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

From South Station subway to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from South Station subway to Boston University in Brookline, take the RED LINE subway from South Station 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 32 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from South Station subway may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

32min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 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 South Station subway to Boston University

The distance between South Station subway, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 4.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station subway 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 South Station subway to Boston University

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

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station near South Station subway in Boston 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 South Station subway to Boston University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station subway in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by subway and bus is about 32 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station near South Station subway in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from South Station subway to Boston University?

    The first bus from South Station subway in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Tremont St Opp Temple Pl stop at 1:08 AM.

  • When is the first train from South Station subway to Boston University?

    The first train from South Station subway in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station at 12:45 AM.

  • When is the first subway from South Station subway to Boston University?

    The first subway from South Station subway in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is Red Line. It leaves the South Station at 1:30 AM.

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

    The ride from South Station subway to Boston University costs $2.40.

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