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Harvard & MIT Campus Visits by Charter Bus
School college tours, visiting teams, academic conferences and campus events: a charter bus gets your group to Harvard Square, MIT and other Boston campuses without the parking hunt, using the city's designated tour bus stops in Cambridge.
- Only RydScore 80+ operators
- Operator and USDOT number on every quote
- Free quote, no obligation
- Best for
- High school college tours, teams, conferences
- Group size
- 14–55 passengers
- Typical length
- 4–6 hours
- Good to know
- Cambridge tour bus stops have a 15-minute limit
How campus visits work in Cambridge
- Harvard Square has a designated tour bus stop. Cambridge's tour bus drop-off and pickup spot is on the south side of Mount Auburn Street between Holyoke and Plympton Streets, with a 15-minute limit.
- At MIT, buses use Vassar Street. Tour buses may not stop on Massachusetts Avenue at MIT and are ticketed if they do. The designated spot is on Vassar Street.
- No idling. State law limits idling, so the bus drops your group, then parks or lays over and returns at the set time.
- Book admissions sessions ahead. Info sessions and student-led tours need registration, and walking tours don't go inside university buildings. Build the day around your confirmed times.
- Add more campuses. Boston University, Northeastern, Boston College and Tufts are a short drive away, and many school groups see three or four campuses in one day.
Typical prices
| Vehicle | Seats | Total, gratuity included |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | 8–14 passengers | $870–$1,230 |
| Mini coach | 24–38 passengers | $970–$1,560 |
| Motor coach | Up to 55 passengers | $1,100–$2,070 |
Typical totals for a 6-hour campus day within Greater Boston, including 15–20% gratuity. Trips from farther away are priced by total hours and miles. Based on our typical Boston rates; prices are estimates, not a binding quote. Your quote names the operator and confirms the exact price.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus for a Harvard and MIT college tour?
For a 6-hour day around Boston, a 55-passenger motor coach typically runs about $1,100–$2,070 including gratuity, or roughly $20–$40 per student with a full coach. A mini coach for up to 38 runs about $970–$1,560.
Where can a charter bus drop off at Harvard?
At Cambridge's designated tour bus stop on the south side of Mount Auburn Street between Holyoke and Plympton Streets, with a 15-minute limit.
Where do buses stop at MIT?
On Vassar Street. Tour buses aren't allowed to stop on Massachusetts Avenue by MIT.
Can we visit several colleges in one day?
Yes. Harvard, MIT, BU, Northeastern, Boston College and Tufts are close together. List every stop in your quote request.
Ready to plan your trip?
Tell us your date, pickup and group size. A vetted operator will send you a free quote, with their name and USDOT number on it.