There are 7 ways to get from Boston University to Boston Common by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Boston University East to BoylstonB
23 min$3Line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Chauncy St @ Summer St57
28 min$1–5Tram via Arlington
- Take the tram from Boston University East to ArlingtonB
24 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Boston Common2.7 mi
7 min$11–14Tram #2
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to BoylstonB
26 min$3Tram via Park Street
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park StreetB
27 min$3Walk
- Take the foot from Boston University to Boston Common2.2 mi
42 min
Boston University to Boston Common by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Boston Common is to tram which costs $3 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $11 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St and arriving at Chauncy St @ Summer St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston University East and arriving at Boylston. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between Boston University and Boston Common is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Boston Common without a car is to tram which takes 23 min and costs $3.
The tram from Boston University East to Boylston takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Boston University to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St station.
Boston University to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chauncy St @ Summer St station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston University East to Boylston every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Chauncy St @ Summer St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 15 min.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boston University East to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 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 East to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 12 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 Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 16 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 Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 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 Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Chauncy St @ Summer St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Estimated price
- $11–14
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 Common train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.
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