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How to get fromPorter Square Station to Boston Universityby subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Porter to Centralsubway subway Red Line
    36 min
    $3

  2. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    42 min
    $5

  3. Line 83 bus, line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus bus 83
    2. Take the bus from Green St @ Magazine St to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 47
    47 min
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porter Square Station to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 4 mi
    11 min
    $15–18

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Porter Square Station to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.1 mi
    1h

Porter Square Station to Boston University by foot, subway, and tram

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 36 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Porter to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Porter Square Station to Boston University via Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave, Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr, Green St @ Magazine St, and Mountfort St @ Lenox St in around 47 min.

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