There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Kenmoretram D
44 min$3Drive 9.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Boston Universitycar 9.6 mi
16 min$2–3Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Riverside to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Cleveland Circle to Hawes Street - 1089 Beacon Stbus Green Line C Shuttle
49 min$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Boston Universitytaxi 9.6 mi
16 min$30–40
Riverside (Station) to Boston University by tram and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Boston University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Boston University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $30 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Kenmore. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Boston University is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Boston University without a car is to tram which takes 44 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Kenmore takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Riverside (Station) to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kenmore station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Boston University is 10 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Boston University.
There are 1808+ hotels available in Boston University.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Kenmore every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 33 min.
Tram from Riverside to Kenmore
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cleveland Circle to Hawes Street - 1089 Beacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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