There are 5 ways to get from Roslindale to Boston University by subway, tram, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Easttram B
35 min$5Line 51 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
- Take the bus from Cleveland Circle to Hawes Street - 1089 Beacon Stbus Green Line C Shuttle
59 min$3–9Line 51 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
- Take the tram from Cleveland Circle to Saint Mary's Streettram C
1h 2m$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Boston Universitytaxi 5.6 mi
15 min$20–24Walk
- Take the walk from Roslindale to Boston Universitywalk 5 mi
1h 36m
Roslindale to Boston University by subway, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Boston University is to subway and tram which costs $6 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Boston University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $20 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Roslindale to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Washington St opp Granfield Ave and arriving at Hawes Street - 1089 Beacon St via Cleveland Circle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to Boston University. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Boston University East via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Roslindale and Boston University is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Boston University without a car is to subway and tram which takes 35 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 35 min to get from Roslindale to Boston University, including transfers.
Roslindale to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St opp Granfield Ave station.
Roslindale to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Reservoir station.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Boston University via Reservoir, Cleveland Circle, and Hawes Street - 1089 Beacon St in around 59 min.
Subway from Forest Hills to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Boston University East
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Cleveland Circle to Saint Mary's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Roslindale to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
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