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

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

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  1. Line 85 bus via Mountfort St @ Lenox St

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    1. Take the bus from Ames St @ Main St to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 85
    16 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Lechmere to Boston University Easttram tram B
    32 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kendall Square to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 2.3 mi
    6 min
    $10–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Kendall Square to Boston Universitywalk walk 2.1 mi
    40 min

  5. Line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Ames St @ Main St to Amesbury St @ Vassar Stbus bus 85
    19 min
    $1–5

Kendall Square to Boston University by bus and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.4 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Ames St @ Main St to Mountfort St @ Lenox St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Lechmere to Boston University East 5 times a week. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min.

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