There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Harvard University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
1h 3m$6–11Drive 11.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Harvard Universitycar 11.6 mi
23 min$3–4Line 01 bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Stationbus 01
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
1h 31m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Harvard Universitytaxi 11.6 mi
23 min$35–50
Wellesley to Harvard University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Harvard University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Harvard University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Cross St and arriving at Harvard via Reservoir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Wellesley and Harvard University is 19 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Harvard University without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 3m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Wellesley to Harvard University, including transfers.
Wellesley to Harvard University bus services, operated by MetroWest, depart from Cross St station.
Wellesley to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
Wellesley to Harvard University bus services, operated by MetroWest, arrive at Woodland MBTA Train Station.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cross St to Harvard University via Woodland MBTA Train Station, Woodland, Reservoir, Reservoir, and Harvard in around 1h 31m.
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Wellesley to Harvard University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Harvard University is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Wellesley to Harvard University.
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