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

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

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  1. Subway

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

  2. Subway, tram

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

  3. Line 83 bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Green St @ Pearl St to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 47
    49 min
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porter Square to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 4 mi
    11 min
    $15–19

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Porter Square to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.3 mi
    1h 3m

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

Calendar897Weekly Services
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Porter Square, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Porter to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porter Square to Boston University via Massachusetts Ave opp Beech St, Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr, Green St @ Pearl St, and Mountfort St @ Lenox St in around 49 min.

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