What is the cheapest way to get from Porter Square Station to Boston University?

The cheapest way to get from Porter Square Station to Boston University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square Station to Boston University?

The fastest way to get from Porter Square Station to Boston University is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $15 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Porter Square Station and Boston University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave and arriving at Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

Is there a direct train between Porter Square Station and Boston University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Porter and arriving at Central. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Porter Square Station to Boston University?

The distance between Porter Square Station and Boston University is 4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Porter Square Station to Boston University?

The subway from Porter to Central takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Porter Square Station to Boston University bus from?

Porter Square Station to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave station.

Where do I catch the Porter Square Station to Boston University train from?

Porter Square Station to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.

Where does the Porter Square Station to Boston University bus arrive?

Porter Square Station to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr station.

Where does the Porter Square Station to Boston University train arrive?

Porter Square Station to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Central station.

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Porter Square Station to Boston University - 5 ways to travel via subway

Q: How do I travel from Porter Square Station to Boston University without a car?

The best way to get from Porter Square Station to Boston University without a car is to subway which takes 36 min and costs $3.

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Porter to Centralsubway Red Line
36 min
$3
Line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus 83
47 min
$1–5
Subway, tram
1. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway Red Line
2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram B
42 min
$5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porter Square Station to Boston Universitytaxi 4 mi
11 min
$15–18
Walk
1. Take the walk from Porter Square Station to Boston Universitywalk 3.1 mi
1h

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

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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, MBTA operates a bus from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 16 min.

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