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Harvard travel guide

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You're Going to Love Harvard

With a population of 6,085, Harvard is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Harvard to see all of its attractions.

How to Get to Harvard

Plane

Although Harvard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 35 km from Harvard. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Harvard departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harvard, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harvard to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Harvard is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 278 km from Harvard. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harvard, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Harvard takes 129 km and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 169 km.

Plane

Although Harvard doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Worcester (ORH), which is located 35 km from Harvard. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Harvard departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Harvard, followed by Acela. The train journey from Harvard to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Harvard is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 278 km from Harvard. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Harvard, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Harvard takes 129 km and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Harvard

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Harvard

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Harvard

Most booked hotels in Harvard

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Marlborough
3 stars
Excellent (9, 463 reviews)
$168+
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Hampton Inn Boston/Marlborough
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 414 reviews)
$145+
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Holiday Inn Express Chelmsford
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 274 reviews)
$139+
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Great Wolf Lodge - Boston / Fitchburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 422 reviews)
$235+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Leominster
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 539 reviews)
$179+
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Motel 6 Leominster Ma
2 stars
Good (7.5, 571 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Harvard

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Harvard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Harvard is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Harvard (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Harvard is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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