There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Boston University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Fenwaytram D
42 min$3Line 70 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to River St opp Blackstone Stbus 70
56 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Boston Universitytaxi 7.7 mi
17 min$26–32Drive 7.7 mi
- Drive from Waltham to Boston Universitycar 7.7 mi
17 min$2Line 57 bus
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's Stbus 57
1h 1m$3–9
Waltham to Boston University by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Boston University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Boston University is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $26 - $32.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elm St @ Main St and arriving at River St opp Blackstone St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Fenway. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between Waltham and Boston University is 10 miles. The road distance is 7.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Boston University without a car is to tram which takes 42 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Fenway takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Waltham to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Elm St @ Main St station.
Waltham to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Waltham to Boston University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at River St opp Blackstone St station.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Fenway every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to River St opp Blackstone St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 34 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Riverside to Fenway
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Elm St @ Main St to River St opp Blackstone St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fenway station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Boston University is 8 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Waltham to Boston University.
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