There are 5 ways to get from Boston University to Northeastern University by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Boston University Central to Copleytram B
- Take the tram from Copley to Northeastern Universitytram E
31 min$2Line 47 bus via Park Dr @ Beacon St
cheapest- Take the bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Rugglesbus 47 / ...
32 min$1–5Line 47 bus
- Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Rugglesbus 47 / ...
32 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Northeastern Universitytaxi 1.8 mi
5 min$8–10Walk
- Take the foot from Boston University to Northeastern Universitywalk 1.6 mi
30 min
Boston University to Northeastern University by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Northeastern University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $8 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Park Dr @ Beacon St and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
No, there is no direct train from Boston University to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Boston University Central and arriving at Northeastern University via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Boston University and Northeastern University is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Northeastern University without a car is to tram which takes 31 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 31 min to get from Boston University to Northeastern University, including transfers.
Boston University to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Dr @ Beacon St station.
Boston University to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston University Central station.
Boston University to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Northeastern University via Boston University Central, Copley, and Northeastern University in around 31 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Ruggles every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 16 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boston University Central to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Northeastern University
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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Boston University to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
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