There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Wellesley College 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 Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 43m$4–11Drive 12.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard University to Wellesley Collegecar 12.6 mi
25 min$3–4Line 86 bus, line 01 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross Stbus 01
2h 19m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Wellesley Collegetaxi 12.6 mi
25 min$40–50
Harvard University to Wellesley College by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Wellesley College is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Wellesley College is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Cross St via Woodland MBTA Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Wellesley Square via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Harvard University and Wellesley College is 20 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Wellesley College without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 43m and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Harvard University to Wellesley College, including transfers.
Harvard University to Wellesley College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.
Harvard University to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Wellesley College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reservoir station.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Wellesley College, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Wellesley College via Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, Reservoir, Reservoir, Woodland, Woodland MBTA Train Station, and Cross St in around 2h 19m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 508-935-2222
- Website
- mwrta.com
Bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://mwrta.com
- Schedules at
- https://mwrta.com/routes/fixed-routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Wellesley College is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Harvard University to Wellesley College.
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