There are 5 ways to get from Boston University to Hingham by tram, subway, bus, taxi, car, or train
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Tram, subway, line 220 bus
best- Take the tram from Boston University East to Park Streettram B
- Take the subway from Park Street to Quincy Centersubway
- Take the bus from Quincy Center to North St opp Station Stbus 220
1h 33m$6–10Drive 15.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston University to Hinghamcar 15.7 mi
29 min$3–5Line 8 bus, line 220 bus
- Take the bus from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St to JFK/UMassbus 8
- Take the bus from Quincy Center to North St opp Station Stbus 220
2h 11m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Hinghamtaxi 15.7 mi
29 min$50–65Tram, train
- Take the tram from Boston University East to Boylstontram B
- Take the train from South Station to West Hinghamtrain Greenbush Line
2h 4m$5–11
Boston University to Hingham by foot, tram, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Hingham is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Hingham is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston University to Hingham station. However, there are services departing from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St and arriving at North St opp Station St via Quincy Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Hingham. However, there are services departing from Boston University East and arriving at West Hingham via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Boston University and Hingham is 19 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Hingham without a car is to tram and subway and line 220 bus which takes 1h 33m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Boston University to Hingham, including transfers.
Boston University to Hingham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St station.
Boston University to Hingham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University East station.
Boston University to Hingham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Hingham, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston University to North St opp Station St via Brookline Ave opp Newbury St, JFK/UMass, JFK/UMass, Quincy Center, and Quincy Center in around 2h 11m.
Tram from Boston University East to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Park Street to Quincy Center
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston University East to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to West Hingham
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Quincy Center to North St opp Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Brookline Ave opp Newbury St to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Quincy Center to North St opp Station St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston University to Hingham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Hingham is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Boston University to Hingham.
There are 1477+ hotels available in Hingham.

