There are 5 ways to get from Walpole to Boston University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Walpole to Back BayFranklin/Foxboro Line
1h 10m$6–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to RugglesOrange Line Shuttle
2h 4m$2–4Bus, line 39 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Dartmouth St39
1h 53m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walpole to Boston University18.3 mi
34 min$65–80Drive 18.3 mi
- Drive from Walpole to Boston University18.3 mi
34 min$4–5
Walpole to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Walpole to Boston University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Walpole to Boston University is to taxi which takes 34 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Walpole to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Stone St and arriving at Mountfort St @ Carlton St via Forest Hills and Ruggles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Walpole to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Walpole and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.
The distance between Walpole and Boston University is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.4 miles.
The best way to get from Walpole to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Walpole to Boston University, including transfers.
Walpole to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Stone St station.
Walpole to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walpole station.
The best way to get from Walpole to Boston University is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 39 bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Walpole, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Walpole to Back Bay every 3 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Stone St to Boston University via Forest Hills, Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, Copley, and Boston University Central in around 1h 53m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Walpole to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Forest Hills to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Walpole to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Walpole to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walpole to Boston University is 18 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Walpole to Boston University.
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