There are 5 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, line 86 bus
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
1h 2m$3–7Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Universitycar 8.3 mi
16 min$2–3Tram via Park Street
- Take the tram from Riverside to Park Streettram D
1h 4m$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Harvard Universitytaxi 8.3 mi
16 min$28–35Tram
- Take the tram from Riverside to Union Squaretram D
1h 32m$3
Riverside (Station) to Harvard University by tram, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $28 - $35.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Union Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Harvard University is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard University without a car is to tram and line 86 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Riverside (Station) to Harvard University, including transfers.
Riverside (Station) to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Harvard University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Harvard University.
There are 1774+ hotels available in Harvard University.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 46 min.
Tram from Riverside to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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