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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 Stbus57
    21 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University EasttramB
    22 min
    $3

  3. Tram via Arlington

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

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Boston Universitytaxi2.8 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  5. Tram via Boston University Central

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University CentraltramB
    24 min
    $3

  6. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University CentraltramB
    26 min
    $3

  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston Common to Boston Universitywalk2.2 mi
    42 min

Boston Common to Boston University by foot and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min.

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