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How to get fromBrown University to Boston Universityby train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Brown University to Boston University by train, tram, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram B
    1h 24m
    $11–559

  2. Drive  43.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brown University to Boston Universitycar car 43.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus bus 47
    2h 38m
    $9–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Brown University to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 43.5 mi
    1h 2m
    $130–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2h
    $9–18

Brown University to Boston University by foot, train, and tram

Calendar245Weekly Services
Duration1h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 45 mi
  • Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a vehicle from Brown University to Boston University via Providence, Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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