There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Harvard University by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Newton to Harvard University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $23 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Watertown Sq Terminal and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Harvard via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Newton and Harvard University is 4 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Harvard University without a car is to line 71 bus which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Newton to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Newton to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Newton Centre to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.
Tram from Newton Centre to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Harvard University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Newton to Harvard University.
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