There are 4 ways to get from Kendall Square to Harvard University by subway, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvardsubway Red Line
11 min$3Line 69 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Felton St @ Cambridge Stbus 69
17 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Harvard Universitytaxi 2.4 mi
6 min$10–12Walk
- Take the walk from Kendall Square to Harvard Universitywalk 2 mi
38 min
Kendall Square to Harvard University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kendall Square to Harvard University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Kendall Square to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge St @ Lambert St and arriving at Felton St @ Cambridge St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kendall/MIT and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Kendall Square and Harvard University is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Kendall Square to Harvard University without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.
The subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Kendall Square to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Lambert St station.
Kendall Square to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kendall/MIT station.
Kendall Square to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Felton St @ Cambridge St station.
What companies run services between Kendall Square, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Felton St @ Cambridge St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 11 min.
Subway from Kendall/MIT to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cambridge St @ Lambert St to Felton St @ Cambridge St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and Getting to Rome from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kendall Square to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
There are 1764+ hotels available in Harvard University.