There are 4 ways to get from Quincy to Northeastern University by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway
best- Take the subway from Quincy Center to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
35 min$2Line 215 bus, line 23 bus
- Take the bus from Quincy Center to Ashmontbus 215 / ...
- Take the bus from Ashmont to Rugglesbus 23 / ...
1h 20m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Quincy to Northeastern Universitytaxi 8.5 mi
15 min$29–35Drive 8.5 mi
- Drive from Quincy to Northeastern Universitycar 8.5 mi
15 min$2–3
Quincy to Northeastern University by subway and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quincy to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Quincy to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Quincy to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Quincy Center and arriving at Ruggles via Ashmont. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Quincy to Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from Quincy Center and arriving at Massachusetts Avenue via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Quincy and Northeastern University is 11 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.
The best way to get from Quincy to Northeastern University without a car is to subway which takes 35 min and costs $3.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Quincy to Northeastern University, including transfers.
Quincy to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Quincy Center station.
Quincy to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Quincy Center station.
Quincy to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashmont station.
What companies run services between Quincy, MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a subway from Quincy Center to Downtown Crossing every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Quincy Center to Northeastern University via Ashmont and Ruggles in around 1h 20m.
Subway from Quincy Center to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Quincy Center to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Ashmont to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- $29–35
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Quincy to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quincy to Northeastern University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Quincy to Northeastern University.
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