How to get from Arlington to Boston University by bus and subway?

From Arlington to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Boston University in Brookline, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 62 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 47 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Mountfort St @ Lenox St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

57min$2.40
Bus - 6262
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Lenox St
    ID 1773
    7 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston University
    Walk to
    Boston University
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Boston University

The distance between Arlington, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 9.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Boston University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brookline – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Arlington to Boston University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Arlington to Boston University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington) and destination (Boston University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 62, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Boston University?

    The 62 bus line goes from Alewife station near Arlington in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Alewife station near Boston University in Brookline.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Boston University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Arlington in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by bus and subway is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington to get to Boston University?

    Get on the 62 bus from the Alewife stop near Arlington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington and Boston University?

    Get off the bus at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Arlington to Boston University?

    The ride from Arlington to Boston University costs $2.40.

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