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

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There are 5 ways to get from South Station to Boston University by train, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train

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

  2. Tram

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Station to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    8 min
    $12–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from South Station to Boston Universitywalk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min

  5. Tram via Boylston

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

South Station to Boston University by train and foot

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.3 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between South Station, 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 11 min.

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