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

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

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  1. Line 47 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Nubianbus bus 47
    31 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram, subway

    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
    46 min
    $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 walk from Boston University to Dorchesterwalk walk 5.1 mi
    1h 39m

  5. Line 19 bus

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

Boston University to Dorchester by foot and bus

Calendar313Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Nubian every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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