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How to get fromBoston Common to Boston Universityby bus, tram, taxi or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston Common to Boston University by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 57 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station to Commonwealth Ave @ Granby Stbus bus 57
    21 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Easttram tram B
    23 min
    $3

  3. Tram via Arlington

    1. Take the tram from Arlington to Boston University Easttram tram B
    24 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 2.8 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  5. Tram via Boston University Central

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    25 min
    $3

  6. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    28 min
    $3

  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston Common to Boston Universitywalk walk 2.2 mi
    42 min

Boston Common to Boston University by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston Common, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station to Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Boston University East every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min.

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