What is the cheapest way to get from Boston College to Boston University?

The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Boston University is to tram via Chestnut Hill which costs $3 and takes 45 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Boston University?

The fastest way to get from Boston College to Boston University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Boston College and Boston University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St @ Langley Rd and arriving at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston College and Boston University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chestnut Hill and arriving at Fenway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Boston College to Boston University?

The distance between Boston College and Boston University is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Boston College to Boston University without a car?

The best way to get from Boston College to Boston University without a car is to tram via Chestnut Hill which takes 45 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Boston College to Boston University?

The tram from Chestnut Hill to Fenway takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Boston University bus from?

Boston College to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Langley Rd station.

Where do I catch the Boston College to Boston University train from?

Boston College to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.

Where does the Boston College to Boston University bus arrive?

Boston College to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station.

Where does the Boston College to Boston University train arrive?

Boston College to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fenway station.

Where can I stay near Boston University?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Boston University.

Boston College to Boston University - 6 ways to travel via tram, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston College to Boston University by tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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Tram via Chestnut Hill
best
1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Fenwaytram D
45 min
$3
Line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington St @ Langley Rd to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus 57
52 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Boston College to Blandford Streettram B
47 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston College to Boston Universitytaxi 4.8 mi
9 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from Boston College to Boston Universitywalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m
Tram #2
1. Take the tram from Boston College to Blandford Streettram B
54 min
$2

Boston College to Boston University by foot and tram

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Distance: 5.4 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Chestnut Hill to Fenway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Washington St @ Langley Rd to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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