There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Havard University by train, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
27 min$1–7Line 73 bus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Lexington St to Harvardbus 73
28 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Havard Universitytaxi 6.6 mi
11 min$23–28Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from Waltham to Havard Universitycar 6.6 mi
11 min$2Line 70 bus, line 71 bus
- Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Main St @ Cross Stbus 70
- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
46 min$3–9
Waltham to Havard University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Havard University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Havard University is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $23 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Church St @ Lexington St and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waltham and arriving at Porter. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Waltham and Havard University is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Havard University without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Waltham to Porter takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Waltham to Havard University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Church St @ Lexington St station.
Waltham to Havard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Havard University is to train which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 73 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 28 min.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Havard University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Waltham to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Church St @ Lexington St to Harvard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min.
Train from Waltham to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Church St @ Lexington St to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Elm St @ Main St to Main St @ Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Waltham to Havard University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
Waltham to Havard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Havard University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Waltham to Havard University.
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