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How to get fromBoston College to Boston Universityby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Tram via Chestnut Hill

    best
    1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Fenwaytram tram D
    45 min
    $3

  2. Line 57 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington St @ Langley Rd to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus bus 57
    51 min
    $1–5

  3. Tram, line 57 bus

    1. Take the tram from Boston College to Babcock Streettram tram B
    2. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus bus 57
    47 min
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston College to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 4.8 mi
    9 min
    $17–21

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston College to Boston Universitywalk walk 4.1 mi
    1h 19m

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boston College to Blandford Streettram tram B
    47 min
    $3

Boston College to Boston University by foot and tram

Calendar998Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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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 10 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 20 min.

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