How to get from Franklin Town to Harvard University by bus, subway and train?

Franklin Town to Harvard University - Train Schedule

The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin Town to Harvard University departs once a day at 8:17 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 37 min.

From Franklin Town to Harvard University by bus, subway and train

To get from Franklin Town to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Franklin/Dean College station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 74 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus, subway and train schedule from Franklin Town may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

97min$12.90
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7474
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Franklin/Dean College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Franklin Town
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    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #724 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    68 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Belmont Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Concord Ave @ Bond St
    ID 2174
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Harvard University
    Walk to
    Harvard University
    Concord Avenue
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Town to Harvard University

The distance between Franklin Town, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 32.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Town to Harvard University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Franklin Town to Harvard University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Franklin Town to Harvard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Town) and destination (Harvard University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Town to Harvard University?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 74.

  • Is there a direct train between Franklin Town and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Franklin Town to Harvard University?

    The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train line goes from South Station near Franklin Town in Boston to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Harvard Square station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Town to Harvard University by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Town in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Franklin Town to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from the South Station near Franklin Town in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Franklin Town and Harvard University?

    Get off the train at the Harvard Square stop, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Franklin Town to Harvard University?

    The ride from Franklin Town to Harvard University costs $12.90.

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