There are 6 ways to get from Medford to Boston University by bus, tram, taxi, car, or foot
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Line 85 bus
best- Take the bus from Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus 85
39 min$1–5Tram
- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Boston University Easttram B
43 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Medford to Boston Universitytaxi 6.5 mi
13 min$22–27Drive 6.5 mi
- Drive from Medford to Boston Universitycar 6.5 mi
13 min$2Walk
- Take the walk from Medford to Boston Universitywalk 5.6 mi
1h 49mTram via Copley
- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Copleytram E / ...
- Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Centraltram B
53 min$2
Medford to Boston University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medford to Boston University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Medford to Boston University is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $22 - $27.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way and arriving at Mountfort St @ Lenox St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Boston University East. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Medford and Boston University is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from Medford to Boston University without a car is to line 85 bus which takes 39 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 85 bus from Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way to Mountfort St @ Lenox St takes 31 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Medford to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way station.
Medford to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Medford to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mountfort St @ Lenox St station.
What companies run services between Medford, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way to Mountfort St @ Lenox St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Medford/Tufts to Boston University East once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.
Tram from Medford/Tufts to Boston University East
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Medford/Tufts to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Boston University Central
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Grand Union Blvd opp Artisan Way to Mountfort St @ Lenox St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
Medford to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston University East station.
Yes, the driving distance between Medford to Boston University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Medford to Boston University.
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