There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Newton by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Harvard University to Newton by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Newton is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Newton is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $24 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard and arriving at Watertown Sq Terminal. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Newton. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Newton Centre via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Newton is 4 miles. The road distance is 7 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Newton without a car is to line 71 bus which takes 29 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 71 bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Harvard University to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.
Harvard University to Newton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Park Street to Newton Centre every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 35 min.
Tram from Park Street to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Newton Centre station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Newton is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Harvard University to Newton.
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