There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Norwood by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 37m$4–11Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Avebus 34E
2h 11m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Norwoodtaxi 15.5 mi
31 min$55–70Drive 15.5 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Norwoodcar 15.5 mi
31 min$3–5
Harvard University to Norwood by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Norwood is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Norwood is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Washington St @ Railroad Ave via Nubian and Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Norwood Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.
The distance between Harvard University and Norwood is 18 miles. The road distance is 15.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Norwood without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 37m and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Harvard University to Norwood, including transfers.
Harvard University to Norwood bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard University to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Norwood bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Washington St @ Railroad Ave via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Nubian, and Forest Hills in around 2h 11m.
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Norwood is 16 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Harvard University to Norwood.
There are 1269+ hotels available in Norwood.

