There are 4 ways to get from Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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 East Somerville to Northeastern Universitytram E
40 min$3Line 85 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Washington St @ Boston St to Rugglesbus 85
50 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern Universitytaxi 3.4 mi
9 min$13–16Walk
- Take the walk from Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern Universitywalk 3.2 mi
1h 2m
Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $13 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St @ Boston St and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Somerville and arriving at Northeastern University. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between Washington St @ Boston St and Northeastern University is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University without a car is to tram which takes 40 min and costs $3.
The tram from East Somerville to Northeastern University takes 31 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Boston St station.
Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from East Somerville station.
Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
What companies run services between Washington St @ Boston St, MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from East Somerville to Northeastern University every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Washington St @ Boston St to Ruggles hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 45 min.
Tram from East Somerville to Northeastern University
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St @ Boston St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Washington St @ Boston St to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Northeastern University station.
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