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How to get fromBoston University to Medfordby tram, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston University to Medford by tram, bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Medford/Tuftstram tram B
    41 min
    $3

  2. Line 85 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Carlton St to Grand Union Blvd @ Canal Stbus bus 85
    42 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Medfordtaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    13 min
    $23–28

  4. Drive 6.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston University to Medfordcar car 6.7 mi
    13 min
    $2

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston University to Medfordwalk walk 5.6 mi
    1h 49m

  6. Tram via Copley

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Copleytram tram B
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram tram E / ...
    53 min
    $2

  7. Line 85 bus, line 101 bus

    1. Take the bus from Vassar St @ Audrey St to Sullivan Squarebus bus 85
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sqbus bus 95 / ...
    1h 6m
    $2–4

Boston University to Medford by foot and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration41 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.6 mi
  • Duration: 41 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston University East to Medford/Tufts once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Mountfort St @ Carlton St to Grand Union Blvd @ Canal St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 35 min.

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