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How to get fromAlewife Station to Boston Universityby subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to Boston University by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway, tram

    best
    1. Take the subway from Alewife to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Easttram tram B
    43 min
    $5

  2. Line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rindge Ave @ Russell Field to Western Ave @ Green Stbus bus 83
    1h 1m
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    12 min
    $18–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Alewife Station to Boston Universitywalk walk 4.3 mi
    1h 23m

Alewife Station to Boston University by subway, tram, and foot

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration43 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.5 mi
  • Duration: 43 min

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Rindge Ave @ Russell Field to Western Ave @ Green St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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