There are 5 ways to get from Boston University to Northeastern University by bus, tram, 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.
Line 47 bus via Park Dr @ Beacon St
best- Take the bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to RugglesCt2 / ...
30 min$1–5Line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to RugglesCt2 / ...
31 min$1–5Tram
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to CopleyB
- Take the tram from Copley to Northeastern UniversityE
31 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Northeastern University1.8 mi
5 min$8–10Walk
- Take the foot from Boston University to Northeastern University1.6 mi
31 min
Boston University to Northeastern University by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Northeastern University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $8 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Dr @ Beacon St and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Boston University Central and arriving at Northeastern University via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Boston University and Northeastern University is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Northeastern University without a car is to line 47 bus via Park Dr @ Beacon St which takes 30 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 47 bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Ruggles takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Boston University to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Dr @ Beacon St station.
Boston University to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University Central station.
Boston University to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Ruggles every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Northeastern University via Boston University Central, Copley, and Northeastern University in around 31 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boston University Central to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 11 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 Copley to Northeastern University
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Estimated price
- $8–10
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 Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
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