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How to get fromSouth Boston to Boston Universityby tram, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from South Boston to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Arlington to Boston University Easttram tram B
    16 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Commonwealth Ave @ Granby Stbus bus Green Line B Shuttle
    21 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 3.8 mi
    10 min
    $14–18

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from South Boston to Boston Universitywalk walk 3.6 mi
    1h 9m

  5. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Andrew to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    36 min
    $5

  6. Line 47 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Mountfort St @ Carlton Stbus bus 47
    44 min
    $1–5

  7. Line 47 bus via Park Dr @ Beacon St

    1. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Park Dr @ Beacon Stbus bus 47
    45 min
    $1–5

South Boston to Boston University by tram and foot

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Arlington to Boston University East every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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