There are 6 ways to get from Boston University to West Roxbury by bus, tram, subway, taxi, car, or train
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Line 47 bus, line 42 bus
best- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Nubianbus 47
- Take the bus from Nubian to Forest Hillsbus 42
1h 18m$2–4Tram, subway, line 38 bus
- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Boylstontram B
- Take the subway from Chinatown to Forest Hillssubway
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus 38
1h 26m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to West Roxburytaxi 7.3 mi
15 min$25–30Drive 7.3 mi
- Drive from Boston University to West Roxburycar 7.3 mi
15 min$2Tram, train
- Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram B
- Take the train from Back Bay to Bellevuetrain Needham Line
1h 28m$3–9Line 39 bus, line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus 38
1h 43m$3–7
Boston University to West Roxbury by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to West Roxbury is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to West Roxbury is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $25 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to West Roxbury. However, there are services departing from Mountfort St @ Lenox St and arriving at Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwy via Nubian and Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to West Roxbury. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Bellevue via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
The distance between Boston University and West Roxbury is 9 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to West Roxbury without a car is to line 47 bus and line 42 bus which takes 1h 18m and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Boston University to West Roxbury, including transfers.
Boston University to West Roxbury bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mountfort St @ Lenox St station.
Boston University to West Roxbury train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to West Roxbury bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and West Roxbury, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwy via Mountfort St @ Lenox St, Nubian, and Forest Hills in around 1h 18m.
Tram from Boston University Central to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Chinatown to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston University East to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Bellevue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren St
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston University to West Roxbury train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to West Roxbury is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Boston University to West Roxbury.
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