There are 5 ways to get from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram via Copley
best- Take the tram from Copley to Union Squaretram D
40 min$2Line 85 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruggles to Webster Ave @ Prospect Stbus 85
41 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station)taxi 3.2 mi
9 min$12–15Walk
- Take the walk from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station)walk 3.1 mi
59 minTram
- Take the tram from Northeastern University to East Somervilletram E
47 min$3
Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) is to tram via Copley which costs $3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $12 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruggles and arriving at Webster Ave @ Prospect St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northeastern University and arriving at East Somerville. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Northeastern University and Union Square (Station) is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) without a car is to tram via Copley which takes 40 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Northeastern University to Union Square (Station), including transfers.
Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Copley station.
Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Webster Ave @ Prospect St station.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Union Square (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Copley to Union Square every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Ruggles to Webster Ave @ Prospect St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 35 min.
Tram from Copley to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Tram from Northeastern University to East Somerville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Ruggles to Webster Ave @ Prospect St
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Northeastern University to Union Square (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Union Square station.
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