There are 3 ways to get from Tufts University to Harvard by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495train Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hallbus Harvard Commuter Shuttle
2h 25m$5–11Drive 26.6 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Harvardcar 26.6 mi
40 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Harvardtaxi 26.6 mi
40 min$85–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Harvard is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Harvard is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
The distance between Tufts University and Harvard is 37 miles. The road distance is 26.8 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Harvard without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 25m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Tufts University to Harvard, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Harvard is 27 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Tufts University to Harvard.
There are 58+ hotels available in Harvard.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Harvard, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tufts University to Harvard. However, you can walk to Porter, take the train to Littleton/Route 495, walk to Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, then take the bus to Harvard Town Hall. Alternatively, you can drive from Tufts University to Harvard in around 40 min.
Train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Bus from Rt 2/495 Littleton Station to Harvard Town Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
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