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How to get fromRhode Island School of Design to Boston Universityby train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island School of Design to Boston University by train, tram, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram tram B
    1h 14m
    $11–559

  2. Bus, line 47 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus bus 47
    2h 28m
    $8–18

  3. Drive 44.1 mi

    1. Drive from Rhode Island School of Design to Boston Universitycar car 44.1 mi
    1h
    $8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rhode Island School of Design to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 44.1 mi
    1h
    $130–170

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    1h 49m
    $9–18

Rhode Island School of Design to Boston University by foot, train, and tram

Calendar246Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Rhode Island School of Design, RI, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Rhode Island School of Design to Boston University via Providence, Boston, Broadway Station - Red Line, and Mountfort St @ Carlton St in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Providence to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $7–14 and the journey takes 1h 6m.

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