Rome2Rio

How to get fromCambridge to Boston Universityby bus, tram, taxi, or foot

Find Transport to Boston University

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Boston University by bus, tram, 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.

  1. Line 47 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 47
    14 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from East Somerville to Boston University Easttram tram B
    36 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 3 mi
    9 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Cambridge to Boston Universitywalk walk 2.3 mi
    44 min

  5. Line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Columbia St to Amesbury St @ Vassar Stbus bus 85
    25 min
    $1–5

Cambridge to Boston University by bus and foot

Calendar313Weekly Services
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Boston University.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1.8 mi
  • Duration: 14 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Mountfort St @ Lenox St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from East Somerville to Boston University East once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, Need to know: Eurostar, and What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers