There are 4 ways to get from Boston University to Brown University by tram, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram B
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 33m$9–602Line 47 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus 47
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 35m$8–15Drive 43 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Brown Universitycar 43 mi
1h 1m$8–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Brown Universitytaxi 43 mi
1h 1m$130–160
Boston University to Brown University by foot, tram, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Brown University is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Brown University is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Mountfort St @ Lenox St and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Brown University. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
The distance between Boston University and Brown University is 45 miles. The road distance is 43.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Brown University without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 33m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Boston University to Brown University, including transfers.
Boston University to Brown University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Mountfort St @ Lenox St station.
Boston University to Brown University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to Brown University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Broadway Station - Red Line.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Brown University, RI, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Brown University via Mountfort St @ Lenox St, Broadway Station - Red Line, Boston, and Providence in around 3h 35m.
Tram from Boston University East to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Broadway Station - Red Line
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Boston University to Brown University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Brown University is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Boston University to Brown University.
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