There are 5 ways to get from Roslindale to Harvard University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Roslindale Village to South Stationtrain Needham Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
40 min$4–10Line 51 bus, line 86 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
1h 11m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Harvard Universitytaxi 7.3 mi
19 min$25–30Drive 7.3 mi
- Drive from Roslindale to Harvard Universitycar 7.3 mi
19 min$2Subway
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Chinatownsubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
46 min$8–10
Roslindale to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Harvard University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $25 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Roslindale to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Washington St opp Granfield Ave and arriving at Harvard via Reservoir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Roslindale Village and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Roslindale and Harvard University is 11 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Harvard University without a car is to train and subway which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Roslindale to Harvard University, including transfers.
Roslindale to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St opp Granfield Ave station.
Roslindale to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Roslindale Village station.
Roslindale to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reservoir station.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Harvard University via Reservoir and Harvard in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St @ Whipple Ave to Harvard University via Forest Hills, Forest Hills, Chinatown, Park Street, and Harvard in around 46 min.
Train from Roslindale Village to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Forest Hills to Chinatown
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Park Street to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Roslindale to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to Harvard University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Roslindale to Harvard University.
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