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

From Lexington to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Lexington to Boston University in Brookline, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd 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 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Lexington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

65min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    17 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
    6 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 Lexington to Boston University

The distance between Lexington, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 9.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington 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 Lexington to Boston University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Lexington to Boston University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lexington) 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 Lexington to Boston University?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 76, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lexington to Boston University?

    The 76 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station near Lexington 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 Lexington to Boston University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Lexington in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by bus and subway is about 1 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the 76 bus from the Watertown St @ Crescent Rd stop near Lexington in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lexington 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 Lexington to Boston University?

    The ride from Lexington to Boston University costs $2.40.

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