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How to get fromSouth Station (subway) to Boston Universityby train, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from South Station (subway) to Boston University by train, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Lansdownetrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    27 min
    $1–6

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Easttram tram B
    29 min
    $3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Station (subway) to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    7 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from South Station (subway) to Boston Universitywalk walk 2.8 mi
    54 min

  5. Tram via Boston University Central

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    31 min
    $3

  6. Tram via Park Street

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    32 min
    $5

South Station (subway) to Boston University by train and foot

Calendar149Weekly Services
Duration27 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between South Station (subway), MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 16 min.

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