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

Wakefield to Boston University - Bus Schedule

The 137 bus from Wakefield to Boston University runs from 6:59 AM to 7:49 PM, with departures every 20 min-7 hr 45 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 14 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Wakefield to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Wakefield to Boston University in Brookline, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St Opp Pitman Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 85 bus from Ruggles station to Mountfort St @ Carlton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Wakefield may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

74min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8585
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Main St Opp Pitman Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St Opp Pitman Ave
    ID 9190
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Carlton St
    ID 11809
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston University
    Walk to
    Boston University
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wakefield to Boston University

The distance between Wakefield, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 14.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Boston University

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

    The fastest way takes 74 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct bus between Wakefield 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 14 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Wakefield to Boston University?

    The 137 bus line goes from Main St Opp Pitman Ave station near Wakefield in Boston to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Washington St @ Grove St station near Boston University in Brookline.

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

    The total travel time between Wakefield in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by bus and subway is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the 137 bus from the Main St Opp Pitman Ave stop near Wakefield in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

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

    The ride from Wakefield to Boston University costs $2.40.

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