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How to get fromBack Bay (Station) to Boston Universityby train, bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston University by train, bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Lansdownetrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    15 min
    $1–6

  2. Line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Commonwealth Ave @ Granby Stbus bus 57
    16 min
    $1–5

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram B
    18 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 1.9 mi
    5 min
    $8–11

  5. Tram via Boston University Central

    1. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    21 min
    $3

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Back Bay (Station) to Boston Universitywalk walk 1.9 mi
    35 min

Back Bay (Station) to Boston University by train and foot

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.9 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 10 min.

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