How to get from Seaport Square to Boston University by bus and subway?

From Seaport Square to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Seaport Square to Boston University in Brookline, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL1 bus from Courthouse station to South Station 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 42 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Seaport Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

42min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL1SL1
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Courthouse

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Courthouse
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL1SL1
    Wait for bus
    SL1
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Lenox St
    ID 1773
    8 min
  • 9
    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 Seaport Square to Boston University

The distance between Seaport Square, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 5.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Seaport Square 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 Seaport Square to Boston University

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line SL1, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct bus between Seaport Square and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Seaport Square to Boston University?

    The SL1 bus line goes from Courthouse station near Seaport Square in Boston to South Station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till South Station near Boston University in Brookline.

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

    The total travel time between Seaport Square in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by bus and subway is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the SL1 bus from the Courthouse stop near Seaport Square in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the South Station, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • When is the first train from Seaport Square to Boston University?

    The first train from Seaport Square 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 Seaport Square to Boston University?

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

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

    The ride from Seaport Square to Boston University costs $2.40.

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