There are 9 ways to get from Howard University to Harvard University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, subway
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 57m$497–1,212Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 57m$75–403Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 28m$125–275Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
11h 15m$110–215Drive 428.6 mi
- Drive from Howard University to Harvard Universitycar 428.6 mi
8h 4m$79–113Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 33m$148–1,510Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from L'Enfant Plaza, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 55m$508–1,113Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
6h 9m$104–622Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 32m$75–155
Howard University to Harvard University by foot, bus, train, and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Howard University to Harvard University is to bus which costs $75 - $160 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Howard University to Harvard University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 57m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Howard University to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Florida Av NW+7 St NW and arriving at Boston via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Howard University station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Howard University and Harvard University is 418 miles. The road distance is 431.1 miles.
The best way to get from Howard University to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Howard University to Harvard University, including transfers.
Howard University to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Howard University to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Howard University to Harvard University is to train which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $110 - $220 and takes 11h 15m.
What companies run services between Howard University, DC, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Howard University to Harvard University via Florida Av NW+7 St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington, New York, Boston, South Station, and Harvard in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- 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 TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Howard University to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Howard University to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Howard University to Harvard University is 431 miles. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Howard University to Harvard University.
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