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How to get fromReading to Boston Universityby train, tram, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Boston University by train, tram, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain train Haverhill Line
    2. Take the tram from Government Center to Boston University Easttram tram B
    1h 15m
    $5–11

  2. Drive  14.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Boston Universitycar car 14.2 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 137 bus, subway, tram

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Chinatownsubway subway
    3. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    1h 17m
    $8–10

  4. Line 137 bus, line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Amesbury St @ Vassar Stbus bus 85
    1h 51m
    $6–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Reading to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 14.2 mi
    24 min
    $45–55

Reading to Boston University by train, foot, and tram

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Boston University via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, and Amesbury St @ Vassar St in around 1h 51m.

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