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

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

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  1. Line 47 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus bus 47
    31 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway, tram

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 5.2 mi
    14 min
    $18–23

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Dorchester to Boston Universitywalk walk 5.1 mi
    1h 39m

  5. Line 23 bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St opp Algonquin St to Rugglesbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Ruggles to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus bus 47 / ...
    1h 2m
    $2–4

Dorchester to Boston University by bus and foot

Calendar309Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Mountfort St @ Carlton St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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