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

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

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  1. Line 77 bus, subway, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Peg Spengler Way to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rdbus bus 77
    2. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Easttram tram B
    56 min
    $8–10

  2. Drive 6.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington to Boston Universitycar car 6.8 mi
    17 min
    $2

  3. Line 77 bus, line 1 bus

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St to Harvardbus bus 77
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to 84 Massachusetts Avebus bus 1
    1h 12m
    $3–9

  4. Line 87 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Massachusetts Ave to Lechmerebus bus 87 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Lechmere to Fenwaytram tram D
    1h 24m
    $5–7

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arlington to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 6.8 mi
    17 min
    $23–28

Arlington to Boston University by bus, subway, tram, and foot

Calendar628Weekly Services
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.1 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Academy St to Boston University via Harvard, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, and 84 Massachusetts Ave in around 1h 12m.

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