How to get from Alewife Station to Boston University by bus and subway?

From Alewife Station to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Alewife Station to Boston University in Brookline, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, 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 31 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

31min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Lenox St
    ID 1773
    8 min
  • 7
    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 Alewife Station to Boston University

The distance between Alewife Station, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 5.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife Station 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 Alewife Station to Boston University

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife Station and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife Station to Boston University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Alewife Station in Cambridge to Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central station near Boston University in Brookline.

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

    The total travel time between Alewife Station in Cambridge and Boston University in Brookline by subway and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife Station to get to Boston University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Alewife Station in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife Station and Boston University?

    Get off the subway at the Central stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • When is the last subway from Alewife Station to Boston University?

    The last subway from Alewife Station in Cambridge to Boston University in Brookline is the Red Line line. It leaves the Alewife station at 7:17 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife Station to Boston University?

    The ride from Alewife Station to Boston University costs $2.40.

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