There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to Melrose by bus, subway, taxi, or car
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Line 109 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Sullivan Squarebus 109
- Take the subway from Sullivan Square to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
1h 5m$6–12Drive 7.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard University to Melrosecar 7.6 mi
14 min$2Subway
- Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
1h 23m$3–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Melrosetaxi 7.6 mi
14 min$26–32Line 109 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Sullivan Squarebus 109
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Buswaybus Orange Line Shuttle
1h 22m$2–4
Harvard University to Melrose by foot, bus, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Melrose is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Melrose is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $26 - $32.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Kirkland St @ Quincy St and arriving at Main St @ E Emerson St via Sullivan Square and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Melrose/Cedar Park via Downtown Crossing and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Harvard University and Melrose is 8 miles. The road distance is 7.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Melrose without a car is to line 109 bus and subway which takes 1h 5m and costs $5 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Harvard University to Melrose, including transfers.
Harvard University to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kirkland St @ Quincy St station.
Harvard University to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Melrose/Cedar Park via Harvard, Downtown Crossing, Malden Center, and Malden Center in around 1h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Main St @ E Emerson St via Kirkland St @ Quincy St, Sullivan Square, and Oak Grove Busway in around 1h 22m.
Subway from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Kirkland St @ Quincy St to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Melrose is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Harvard University to Melrose.
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