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How to get fromSomerville to Boston Universityby bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Somerville to Boston University by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 85 bus

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    1. Take the bus from 25 Webster Ave @ Newton St to Amesbury St @ Vassar Stbus bus 85
    28 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Gilman Square to Boston University Easttram tram B
    38 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Somerville to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 4 mi
    10 min
    $15–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Somerville to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 2m

  5. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Gilman Square to Park Streettram tram B / ...
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    47 min
    $2

  6. Tram via Union Square

    1. Take the tram from Union Square to Fenwaytram tram D
    48 min
    $3

Somerville to Boston University by bus and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration28 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.2 mi
  • Duration: 28 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from 25 Webster Ave @ Newton St to Amesbury St @ Vassar St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Gilman Square to Boston University East once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min.

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