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

From Brown University to Harvard University by bus, subway and train

To get from Brown University to Harvard University in Cambridge, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 78 bus from Harvard station to Concord Ave @ Bond St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 36 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Harvard University on the Moovit app.

96min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7878
Walk to Harvard University
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 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 - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 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 Brown University to Harvard University

The distance between Brown University, Cambridge and Harvard University, Cambridge is approximately 49.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 96 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brown University 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 Brown University to Harvard University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University to Harvard University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brown University) 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 Brown University to Harvard University?

    The fastest way takes 96 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 78.

  • Is there a direct train between Brown University 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 36 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brown University to Harvard University?

    The ACELA train line goes from Providence station near Brown University in Boston to South Station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till South Station near Harvard University in Cambridge.

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

    The total travel time between Brown University in Boston and Harvard University in Cambridge by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 36 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Providence station near Brown University in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the South Station, which is closest to Harvard University in Cambridge.

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