How to get from Brown University to Boston by bus, subway and train?

From Brown University to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Brown University to Boston you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 47 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

83min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    45 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brown University to Boston

The distance between Brown University and Boston is approximately 44.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brown University to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Brown University to Boston

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brown University) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Brown University to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct train between Brown University and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brown University to Boston in Boston?

    The ACELA train line goes from Providence station near Brown University in Boston to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Back Bay - South End station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Brown University to Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Brown University and Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Brown University to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Providence station near Brown University in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Brown University and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • When is the first train from Brown University to Boston in Boston?

    The first train from Brown University to Boston in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the Providence station at 1:10 AM.

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