There are 5 ways to get from Boston University to Boston by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Boston University East to Park Streettram B
21 min$3Line 47 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus 47
47 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Bostontaxi 3 mi
7 min$12–15Walk
- Take the foot from Boston University to Bostonwalk 2.5 mi
48 minTram via Government Center
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Government Centertram B
25 min$3
Boston University to Boston by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Boston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Boston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $12 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Dr @ Beacon St and arriving at Broadway Station - Red Line station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston University East and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Boston University and Boston is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Boston without a car is to tram which takes 21 min and costs $3.
The tram from Boston University East to Park Street takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Boston University to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Dr @ Beacon St station.
Boston University to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Broadway Station - Red Line.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston University East to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Broadway Station - Red Line every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 37 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boston University East to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston University Central to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Broadway Station - Red Line
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $12–15
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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Boston University to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
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