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 Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 2m$6–12Bus, line 39 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Huntington Ave @ Prudential Stationbus 39
1h 49m$2–4Bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus Green Line B Shuttle
1h 34m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walpole to Boston Universitytaxi 18.5 mi
33 min$60–75Drive 18.5 mi
- Drive from Walpole to Boston Universitycar 18.5 mi
33 min$4–5
Walpole to Boston University by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walpole to Boston University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Walpole to Boston University is to taxi which takes 33 min and costs $60 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Walpole to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Stone St and arriving at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
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 2m.
The distance between Walpole and Boston University is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.
The best way to get from Walpole to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 2m 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 2m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 1h 34m.
What companies run services between Walpole, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Walpole to Back Bay every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Stone St to Boston University via Forest Hills, Forest Hills, Back Bay, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, and Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St in around 1h 34m.
Train from Walpole to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Huntington Ave @ Prudential Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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Booking & Getting There
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 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Walpole to Boston University.
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