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How to get fromBoston University to Dorchesterby tram, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Tram, subway

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park Streettram tram B
    2. Take the subway from Park Street to Shawmutsubway subway Red Line
    48 min
    $5

  2. Line 19 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St to Geneva Ave @ Holiday Stbus bus 19
    57 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Dorchestertaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    13 min
    $19–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston University to Dorchesterwalk walk 5.1 mi
    1h 39m

  5. Line 47 bus, line 23 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Rugglesbus bus 47 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus bus 23
    1h 5m
    $2–4

Boston University to Dorchester by foot, tram, and subway

Calendar754Weekly Services
Duration48 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8 mi
  • Duration: 48 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St to Geneva Ave @ Holiday St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 46 min.

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