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

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There are 3 ways to get from Harvard Square to Boston University by subway, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, tram

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

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard Square to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    8 min
    $12–15

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Harvard Square to Boston Universitywalk walk 2.1 mi
    40 min

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

Calendar897Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Harvard Square to Boston University. However, you can walk to Harvard, take the subway to Park Street, walk to Park Street, take the vehicle to Boston University Central, then walk to Boston University. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Boston University.

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