There are 4 ways to get from Norwood to Harvard Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Norwood Depot to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
54 min$6–11Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 528 Washington St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
1h 56m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norwood to Harvard Squaretaxi 15.2 mi
28 min$55–70Drive 15.2 mi
- Drive from Norwood to Harvard Squarecar 15.2 mi
28 min$3–4
Norwood to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norwood to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Norwood to Harvard Square is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwood to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from 528 Washington St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Forest Hills and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwood to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Norwood Depot and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
The distance between Norwood and Harvard Square is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.3 miles.
The best way to get from Norwood to Harvard Square without a car is to train and subway which takes 54 min and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Norwood to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Norwood to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from 528 Washington St station.
Norwood to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Norwood Depot station.
Norwood to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
What companies run services between Norwood, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from 528 Washington St to Harvard Square via Forest Hills, Nubian, and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 1h 56m.
Train from Norwood Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 528 Washington St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Norwood to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwood to Harvard Square is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Norwood to Harvard Square.
There are 1807+ hotels available in Harvard Square.





