There are 4 ways to get from Allston to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Boston University Centraltram B
14 min$3Line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus 57
14 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allston to Boston Universitytaxi 2.2 mi
6 min$9–12Walk
- Take the foot from Allston to Boston Universitywalk 1.6 mi
30 min
Allston to Boston University by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allston to Boston University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Boston University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $9 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Packard's Corner and arriving at Boston University Central. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.
The distance between Allston and Boston University is 1 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Boston University without a car is to tram which takes 14 min and costs $3.
The tram from Packard's Corner to Boston University Central takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Allston to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Packard's Corner station.
Allston to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Packard's Corner to Boston University Central every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Packard's Corner to Boston University Central
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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Allston to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston University Central station.
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