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How to get fromWalpole to Boston Universityby train, bus, subway, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Walpole to Boston University by train, bus, subway, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Walpole to Back Baytrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    1h 2m
    $6–12

  2. Drive  18.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Walpole to Boston Universitycar car 18.5 mi
    33 min
    $4–5

  3. Bus, subway, tram

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus bus 34E
    2. Take the subway from Forest Hills to Chinatownsubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    1h 35m
    $8–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Walpole to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    33 min
    $60–75

  5. Bus, line 39 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus bus 34E
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus 39
    1h 48m
    $5–7

Walpole to Boston University by train, foot, and tram

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 19.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

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, Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, Copley, and Boston University Central in around 1h 48m.

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