There are 5 ways to get from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Green Street to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
35 min$2Line 41 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Nubianbus 41
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
1h 16m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Jamaica Plain to Harvard Universitytaxi 5.8 mi
15 min$20–25Drive 5.8 mi
- Drive from Jamaica Plain to Harvard Universitycar 5.8 mi
15 min$2Line 41 bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Nubianbus 41
- Take the bus from Nubian to Harvardbus 66
1h 31m$2–4
Jamaica Plain to Harvard University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $20 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Centre St @ Eliot St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Green Street and arriving at Harvard via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Jamaica Plain and Harvard University is 8 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University, including transfers.
Jamaica Plain to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Centre St @ Eliot St station.
Jamaica Plain to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Green Street station.
Jamaica Plain to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Jamaica Plain, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a subway from Green Street to Harvard University via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 35 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Harvard University via Nubian and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 16m.
Subway from Green Street to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Centre St @ Eliot St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Jamaica Plain to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jamaica Plain to Harvard University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Jamaica Plain to Harvard University.
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