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

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Davis to Centralsubway subway Red Line
    50 min
    $3

  2. Line 89 bus, line 85 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq to Sullivan Squarebus bus 89 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Amesbury St @ Vassar Stbus bus 85
    1h 34m
    $2–4

  3. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Boston University Easttram tram B
    51 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tufts University to Boston Universitytaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    15 min
    $19–23

  5. Tram via Copley

    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Copleytram tram E / ...
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Boston University Centraltram tram B
    1h 3m
    $2

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Tufts University to Boston Universitywalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

Tufts University to Boston University by foot and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Davis to Central every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Boston University via Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq, Sullivan Square, and Amesbury St @ Vassar St in around 1h 34m.

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