There are 5 ways to get from Mattapan to Harvard University by tram, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Capen Street to Ashmonttram Mattapan Line
- Take the subway from Ashmont to Harvardsubway Red Line
48 min$5Line 28 bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Nubianbus 28
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
1h 17m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mattapan to Harvard Universitytaxi 9.1 mi
23 min$30–40Drive 9.1 mi
- Drive from Mattapan to Harvard Universitycar 9.1 mi
23 min$2–3Line 28 bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Nubianbus 28
- Take the bus from Nubian to Harvardbus 66
1h 24m$2–4
Mattapan to Harvard University by tram, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mattapan to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Mattapan to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Mattapan to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Mattapan to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Capen Street and arriving at Harvard via Ashmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Mattapan and Harvard University is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.1 miles.
The best way to get from Mattapan to Harvard University without a car is to tram and subway which takes 48 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 48 min to get from Mattapan to Harvard University, including transfers.
Mattapan to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St station.
Mattapan to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Capen Street station.
Mattapan to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Mattapan, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Harvard University via Nubian and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 17m.
Tram from Capen Street to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Ashmont to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- 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
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Mattapan to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashmont station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mattapan to Harvard University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Mattapan to Harvard University.
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