There are 4 ways to get from Harvard Square to Walpole by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 6m$5–11Line 1 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
2h 27m$2–4Drive 19.8 mi
- Drive from Harvard Square to Walpolecar 19.8 mi
38 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Walpoletaxi 19.8 mi
38 min$60–80
Harvard Square to Walpole by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard Square to Walpole. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and arriving at Main St @ Glenwood Ave via Nubian and Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard Square to Walpole. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Walpole via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Harvard Square and Walpole is 23 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Harvard Square to Walpole, including transfers.
Harvard Square to Walpole bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
Harvard Square to Walpole train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Harvard Square to Walpole is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $5 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 1 bus and bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 27m.
What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Walpole, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Walpole every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard Square to Main St @ Glenwood Ave via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Nubian, and Forest Hills in around 2h 27m.
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Harvard Square to Walpole bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
Harvard Square to Walpole train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Walpole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard Square to Walpole is 20 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Harvard Square to Walpole.
There are 264+ hotels available in Walpole.

