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How to get to Harvard University in Cambridge by bus, subway or train?

Directions to Harvard University (Cambridge) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Harvard University

    BusBus: 1, 66, 86, 74, 75.TrainTrain: FITCHBURG.SubwaySubway: RED LINE, GREEN LINE B.

How to get to Harvard University by bus?

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How to get to Harvard University by train?

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Bus stops near Harvard University in Cambridge

  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, 10 min walk,
  • Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave, 12 min walk,
  • Mt Auburn St @ Putnam Ave, 13 min walk,
  • Prospect St @ Broadway, 20 min walk,

Subway stations near Harvard University in Cambridge

  • Harvard Square, 11 min walk,
  • Pleasant Street, 52 min walk,

Train stations near Harvard University in Cambridge

  • Porter, 21 min walk,

Bus lines to Harvard University in Cambridge

  • 66, Nubian Via Allston,
  • 86, Reservoir,
  • 74, Harvard - Belmont Center,
  • 75, Harvard - Belmont Center,
  • 78, Harvard - Arlmont Village,
  • 1, Nubian,
  • 83, Central Square - Rindge Ave,
  • 91, Central Square - Sullivan,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Harvard University?

    The closest stations to Harvard University are:

    • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island is 787 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Harvard Square is 814 yards away, 11 min walk.
    • Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave is 922 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • Mt Auburn St @ Putnam Ave is 1042 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Prospect St @ Broadway is 1611 yards away, 20 min walk.
    • Porter is 1752 yards away, 21 min walk.
    • Pleasant Street is 4341 yards away, 52 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Harvard University?

    These bus lines stop near Harvard University: 1, 66, 86.

  • Which train line stops near Harvard University?

    FITCHBURG

  • Which subway line stops near Harvard University?

    RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Harvard University in Cambridge?

    The nearest subway station to Harvard University in Cambridge is Harvard Square. It’s a 11 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest train station to Harvard University in Cambridge?

    The nearest train station to Harvard University in Cambridge is Porter. It’s a 21 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Harvard University in Cambridge?

    The nearest bus stop to Harvard University in Cambridge is Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island. It’s a 10 min walk away.

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Public Transit to Harvard University in Cambridge

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Harvard University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island; Harvard Square; Waterhouse St @ Massachusetts Ave; Mt Auburn St @ Putnam Ave; Prospect St @ Broadway; Porter; Pleasant Street.

Bus: 1, 66, 86, 74, 75, 78.Train: FITCHBURG.Subway: RED LINE, GREEN LINE B.

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Harvard University Address: 1 Francis Ave street in Cambridge

Harvard University, Cambridge

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Harvard University in Cambridge

Subway lines with stations closest to Harvard University in Cambridge

Train lines with stations closest to Harvard University in Cambridge

Bus lines with stations closest to Harvard University in Cambridge