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

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There are 5 ways to get from Tufts University to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

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

  2. Tram via Park Street

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Park Streettram tram E / ...
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston University Easttram tram B
    59 min
    $2

  3. Tram, line 85 bus

    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to East Somervilletram tram E / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington St @ Tufts St to Mountfort St @ Lenox Stbus bus 85
    1h 15m
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

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

  5. Walk

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

Tufts University to Boston University by foot and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 52 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Medford/Tufts to Boston University East once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min.

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