There are 5 ways to get from Northeastern University to Emerson College by tram, taxi, foot, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Northeastern University to Arlingtontram E
17 min$3Line 39 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St to Boylston St @ Clarendon Stbus 39
19 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Emerson Collegetaxi 1.8 mi
5 min$8–10Walk
- Take the walk from Northeastern University to Emerson Collegewalk 1.5 mi
28 minLine 43 bus
- Take the bus from Tremont St @ Hammond St to Charles St @ Beacon Stbus 43
22 min$1–5
Northeastern University to Emerson College by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Emerson College is to tram which costs $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Emerson College is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $8 - $10.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St and arriving at Boylston St @ Clarendon St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northeastern University and arriving at Arlington. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between Northeastern University and Emerson College is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Emerson College without a car is to tram which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The tram from Northeastern University to Arlington takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Northeastern University to Emerson College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St station.
Northeastern University to Emerson College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Northeastern University station.
Northeastern University to Emerson College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston St @ Clarendon St station.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Emerson College, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Northeastern University to Arlington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St to Boylston St @ Clarendon St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 8 min.
Tram from Northeastern University to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St to Boylston St @ Clarendon St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Tremont St @ Hammond St to Charles St @ Beacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Northeastern University to Emerson College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Arlington station.
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