There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Fenwaytram D
32 min$3Line 57 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus 57
33 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Boston Universitytaxi 6.6 mi
12 min$23–28Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from Newton to Boston Universitycar 6.6 mi
12 min$2
Newton to Boston University by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Boston University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Boston University is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $23 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Fenway. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Newton and Boston University is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Boston University without a car is to tram which takes 32 min and costs $3.
The tram from Newton Centre to Fenway takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Newton to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Bacon St station.
Newton to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Newton Centre to Fenway every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 28 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Newton Centre to Fenway
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fenway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Boston University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Newton to Boston University.
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