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

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

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  1. Tram

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

  2. Line 47 bus via Park Dr @ Beacon St

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

  3. Tram, line 9 bus

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Arlingtontram tram B
    2. Take the bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to W Broadway @ F Stbus bus 9
    39 min
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Tram via Boylston

    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Boylstontram tram B
    21 min
    $3

  6. Line 47 bus

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

  7. Walk

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

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 Park Dr @ Beacon St to Broadway Station - Red Line every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 41 min.

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