There are 8 ways to get from New York to Harvard University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or subway
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
4h 8m$60–138Drive 207.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Harvard Universitycar 207.2 mi
4h 4m$38–55Bus
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Stationbus Manhattan-Cambridge
4h 30m$42–45Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 35m$438–1,226Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
5h 1m$46–76Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly, subway
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport Railroad Stationtrain
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 36m$505–1,335Line 4 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly, subway
- Take the subway from 14 St-Union Sq to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 48m$65–419Train to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, fly
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Central Isliptrain
- Fly from Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane ISP - BOS
5h 18m$270–388
New York to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Harvard University is to bus which costs $41 - $45 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Harvard University is to train and fly and subway which takes 3h 35m and costs $430 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Harvard University station. However, there are services departing from Manhattan, NY and arriving at Cambridge - Alewife Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between New York and Harvard University is 237 miles. The road distance is 208.4 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from New York to Harvard University, including transfers.
New York to Harvard University bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Manhattan, NY station.
New York to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Harvard University is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41 - $45 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $50–750 and the journey takes 3h 47m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Go Buses operates a bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Station twice daily. Tickets cost $38–42 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $50–490
- First Class
- $200–750
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Cambridge - Alewife Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- Go Buses
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Harvard University bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Cambridge - Alewife Station.
New York to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Harvard University is 208 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from New York to Harvard University.
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