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

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There are 5 ways to get from Davis Square to Boston University by subway, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Centralsubway subway Red Line
    39 min
    $3

  2. Line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rindge Ave @ Pemberton St to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus bus 83
    57 min
    $1–5

  3. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    45 min
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Davis Square to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    12 min
    $17–21

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Davis Square to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.8 mi
    1h 13m

Davis Square to Boston University by foot, subway, and tram

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.3 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Davis Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Davis to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Rindge Ave @ Pemberton St to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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