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How to get fromCharlestown to Boston Universityby tram, bus, taxi, subway, or foot

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There are 9 ways to get from Charlestown to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, subway, or foot

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from North Station to Boston University Easttram tram B
    26 min
    $3

  2. Line 85 bus via Mountfort St @ Lenox St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 85
    32 min
    $1–5

  3. Line 93 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to Congress St opp North Stbus bus 93
    2. Take the tram from Government Center to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    46 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 3.9 mi
    9 min
    $14–18

  5. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Community College to Chinatownsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Easttram tram B
    31 min
    $5

  6. Line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Amesbury St @ Vassar Stbus bus 85
    35 min
    $1–5

  7. Tram via Science Park/West End

    1. Take the tram from Science Park/West End to Fenwaytram tram D
    42 min
    $3

  8. Line 93 bus, tram via Chinatown

    1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 89/93 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    42 min
    $8–10

  9. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Charlestown to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 9m

Charlestown to Boston University by tram and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 26 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from North Station to Boston University East once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Sullivan Square to Mountfort St @ Lenox St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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