How to get from Amherst College to Harvard University by bus and subway?

From Amherst College to Harvard University by bus and subway

To get from Amherst College to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the PETER PAN bus from Amherst - Near Spring St station to Union Station Springfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0240 bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The bus and subway schedule from Amherst College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

223min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0240GREYHOUND US0240
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Amherst - Near Spring St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Near Spring St
    ID 112
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Northampton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    40 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0240GREYHOUND US0240
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0240
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    135 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Harvard University
    Walk to
    Harvard University
    1889-1893 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
    330 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst College to Harvard University

The distance between Amherst College, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 111.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst College to Harvard University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Amherst College to Harvard University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Amherst College to Harvard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Amherst College) and destination (Harvard University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Amherst College to Harvard University?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0240, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Amherst College and Harvard University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Amherst College to Harvard University?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from Amherst - Near Spring St station near Amherst College in Boston to Union Station Springfield station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Union Station Springfield station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Amherst College to Harvard University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Amherst College in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by bus and subway is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Amherst College to get to Harvard University?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the Amherst - Near Spring St stop near Amherst College in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Amherst College and Harvard University?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Springfield station, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

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