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

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  1. Subway, tram

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

  2. Line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave to Western Ave @ Green Stbus bus 83
    50 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot 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
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6.9 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Somerville Ave @ Massachusetts Ave to Western Ave @ Green St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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