There are 6 ways to get from Boston University to West Roxbury by tram, subway, bus, train, taxi, or car
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Tram, subway, line 38 bus
best- 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 25m$6–10Line 47 bus, line 42 bus, line 38 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Nubianbus 47
- Take the bus from Nubian to Forest Hillsbus 42
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus 38
1h 41m$2–4Line 47 bus, train
- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Rugglesbus 47 / ...
- Take the train from Ruggles to West Roxburytrain Needham Line
1h 35m$4–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to West Roxburytaxi 7.1 mi
14 min$24–30Drive 7.1 mi
- Drive from Boston University to West Roxburycar 7.1 mi
14 min$2Tram, train
- Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram B
- Take the train from Back Bay to Bellevuetrain Needham Line
1h 29m$4–9
Boston University to West Roxbury by foot, tram, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to West Roxbury is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to West Roxbury is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $24 - $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 Woodard Rd @ Wren St via Nubian and Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
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 29m.
The distance between Boston University and West Roxbury is 13 miles. The road distance is 7.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to West Roxbury without a car is to tram and subway and line 38 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 25m 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 Woodard Rd @ Wren St via Mountfort St @ Lenox St, Nubian, and Forest Hills in around 1h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
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
Subway from Chinatown to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Ruggles to West Roxbury
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Boston University East to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Bellevue
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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
Bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Nubian to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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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 14 min to drive from Boston University to West Roxbury.
There are 1466+ hotels available in West Roxbury.

