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How to get fromBoston University to Somervilleby bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston University to Somerville by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 85 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Vassar St @ Audrey St to Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Linebus bus 85
    29 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Gilman Squaretram tram B
    35 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Somervilletaxi taxi 3.6 mi
    11 min
    $13–17

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston University to Somervillewalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 2m

  5. Tram via Copley

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Copleytram tram B
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Gilman Squaretram tram B / ...
    47 min
    $2

  6. Tram via Union Square

    1. Take the tram from Fenway to Union Squaretram tram D
    49 min
    $3

Boston University to Somerville by foot and bus

Calendar145Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Vassar St @ Audrey St to Prospect St @ Union Sq - Green Line hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston University East to Gilman Square once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min.

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