There are 6 ways to get from Northeastern University to Boston by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Massachusetts Avenue to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
11 min$3Line 43 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tremont St @ Lenox St to Charles St S @ Park Plazabus 43
15 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Bostontaxi 2.5 mi
7 min$10–13Walk
- Take the walk from Northeastern University to Bostonwalk 2.1 mi
40 minTrain
- Take the train from Ruggles to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line / ...
14 min$1–6Tram
- Take the tram from Northeastern University to Park Streettram E
16 min$3
Northeastern University to Boston by foot and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Boston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tremont St @ Lenox St and arriving at Charles St S @ Park Plaza. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Massachusetts Avenue and arriving at Downtown Crossing. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Northeastern University and Boston is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Boston without a car is to subway which takes 11 min and costs $3.
The subway from Massachusetts Avenue to Downtown Crossing takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Northeastern University to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Tremont St @ Lenox St station.
Northeastern University to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Avenue station.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Boston is to line 43 bus which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 14 min.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Massachusetts Avenue to Downtown Crossing every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Tremont St @ Lenox St to Charles St S @ Park Plaza hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 8 min.
Subway from Massachusetts Avenue to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Ruggles to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Tram from Northeastern University to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Tremont St @ Lenox St to Charles St S @ Park Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Northeastern University to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Charles St S @ Park Plaza station.
Northeastern University to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
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