There are 4 ways to get from Walpole to Harvard University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Walpole to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 9m$7–12Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
2h 12m$2–4Drive 20.1 mi
- Drive from Walpole to Harvard Universitycar 20.1 mi
37 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walpole to Harvard Universitytaxi 20.1 mi
37 min$65–80
Walpole to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walpole to Harvard University is to bus and line 1 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Walpole to Harvard University is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Walpole to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Stone St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Forest Hills and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Walpole to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Walpole and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Walpole and Harvard University is 24 miles. The road distance is 20.2 miles.
The best way to get from Walpole to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Walpole to Harvard University, including transfers.
Walpole to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Stone St station.
Walpole to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walpole station.
The best way to get from Walpole to Harvard University is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Walpole, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Walpole to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Stone St to Harvard University via Forest Hills, Nubian, and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 2h 12m.
Train from Walpole to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 51 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
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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Booking & Getting There
Walpole to Harvard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Walpole to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walpole to Harvard University is 20 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Walpole to Harvard University.
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