There are 5 ways to get from Walpole to Harvard Square by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Walpole to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 12m$7–12Bus, line 1 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
2h 7m$2–4Drive 19.6 mi
- Drive from Walpole to Harvard Squarecar 19.6 mi
36 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walpole to Harvard Squaretaxi 19.6 mi
36 min$60–80Bus, line 66 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Nubian to Harvardbus 66
2h 13m$2–4
Walpole to Harvard Square by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walpole to Harvard Square is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Walpole to Harvard Square is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Walpole to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Stone St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St via Forest Hills and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Walpole to Harvard Square. However, there are services departing from Walpole and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
The distance between Walpole and Harvard Square is 23 miles. The road distance is 19.7 miles.
The best way to get from Walpole to Harvard Square without a car is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 12m to get from Walpole to Harvard Square, including transfers.
Walpole to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Stone St station.
Walpole to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walpole station.
The best way to get from Walpole to Harvard Square is to train which takes 1h 12m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 7m.
What companies run services between Walpole, MA, USA and Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Walpole to South Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Stone St to Harvard Square via Forest Hills, Nubian, and Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St in around 2h 7m.
Train from Walpole to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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Booking & Getting There
Walpole to Harvard Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Walpole to Harvard Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walpole to Harvard Square is 20 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Walpole to Harvard Square.
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