There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Kendall/MITsubway Red Line
20 min$3Line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to 84 Massachusetts Avebus 1
23 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2)taxi 2.1 mi
6 min$9–11Walk
- Take the walk from Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2)walk 2 mi
38 min
Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) by foot and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) is to subway which costs $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $9 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at 84 Massachusetts Ave. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Kendall/MIT. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Harvard University and MIT Campus (Area 2) is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.
The subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 84 Massachusetts Ave station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and MIT Campus (Area 2), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to 84 Massachusetts Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min.
Subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to 84 Massachusetts Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard University to MIT Campus (Area 2) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kendall/MIT station.
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