There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to South Boston by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Harvard to Broadwaysubway Red Line
20 min$3Line 69 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Lechmerebus 69
20 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to South Bostontaxi 5.5 mi
15 min$19–24Drive 5.5 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to South Bostoncar 5.5 mi
15 min$1–2Line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubianbus 66
56 min$1–5
Harvard University to South Boston by foot and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to South Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to South Boston is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $19 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate and arriving at Lechmere. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Broadway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Harvard University and South Boston is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.5 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to South Boston without a car is to subway which takes 20 min and costs $3.
The subway from Harvard to Broadway takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Harvard University to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate station.
Harvard University to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lechmere station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Broadway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Lechmere every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 16 min.
Subway from Harvard to Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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 South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Broadway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to South Boston is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Harvard University to South Boston.
There are 1734+ hotels available in South Boston.