There are 6 ways to get from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal by tram, subway, 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 via Boston University East
best- Take the tram from Boston University East to BoylstonB
30 min$3Bus, line 504 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth StGreen Line B Shuttle
- Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex St504 / ...
52 min$2–4Tram, subway
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park StreetB
- Take the subway from Park Street to South StationRed Line
34 min$5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal3.1 mi
9 min$12–15Tram
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to BoylstonB
32 min$3Walk
- Take the foot from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal2.9 mi
55 min
Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal is to tram via Boston University East which costs $3 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $12 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal. However, there are services departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 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 South Station Bus Terminal is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal without a car is to tram via Boston University East which takes 30 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 South Station Bus Terminal bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St station.
Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and South Station Bus Terminal, 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, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to South Station Bus Terminal via Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, and Lincoln St @ Essex St in around 52 min.
- 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 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
Subway from Park Street to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 9 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 South Station Bus Terminal train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.
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