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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston University to South Boston by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Arlingtontram tram B
    15 min
    $3

  2. Bus via Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus Green Line B Shuttle
    22 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to South Bostontaxi taxi 3.8 mi
    10 min
    $14–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston University to South Bostonwalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 9m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus Green Line B Shuttle
    24 min
    $1–5

  6. Tram, subway

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Park Streettram tram B
    2. Take the subway from Park Street to Andrewsubway subway Red Line
    33 min
    $5

  7. Line 47 bus via Park Dr @ Beacon St

    1. Take the bus from Park Dr @ Beacon St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus bus 47
    46 min
    $1–5

  8. Line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mountfort St @ Lenox St to Broadway Station - Red Linebus bus 47
    47 min
    $1–5

Boston University to South Boston by foot and tram

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston University East to Arlington every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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