There are 4 ways to get from Roslindale to Harvard University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvardsubway Red Line
36 min$2Line 51 bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
1h 13m$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$2
Roslindale to Harvard University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
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 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Harvard via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36 min.
The distance between Roslindale and Harvard University is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Harvard University without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 36 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 Forest Hills 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 subway from Forest Hills to Harvard University via Downtown Crossing and Harvard in around 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Harvard University via Reservoir and Harvard in around 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Roslindale to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing 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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