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How to get fromBoston University to Boston Commonby tram, bus, taxi or foot

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Boylstontram tram B
    23 min
    $3

  2. Line 57 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Chauncy St @ Summer Stbus bus 57
    28 min
    $1–5

  3. Tram via Arlington

    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Arlingtontram tram B
    24 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Boston Commontaxi taxi 2.7 mi
    7 min
    $11–14

  5. Tram #2

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Boylstontram tram B
    26 min
    $3

  6. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park Streettram tram B
    27 min
    $3

  7. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston University to Boston Commonwalk walk 2.2 mi
    42 min

Boston University to Boston Common by foot and tram

Calendar897Weekly Services
Duration23 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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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