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How to get fromDavis Square to Boston Universityby subway, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Davis Square to Boston University by subway, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Davis to Centralsubway subway Red Line
    39 min
    $3

  2. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    45 min
    $5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Davis Square to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    12 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Davis Square to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.8 mi
    1h 13m

  5. Subway, line 47 bus

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Centralsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 47
    41 min
    $3–7

Davis Square to Boston University by foot, subway, and tram

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Davis Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Davis to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min.

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