How to get from Boston Common to Boston University by bus?

From Boston Common to Boston University by bus

To get from Boston Common to Boston University in Brookline, take the 10 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Boston Common may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

39min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1010
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    City Point Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ Buick St
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston University
    Walk to
    Boston University
    510 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston Common to Boston University

The distance between Boston Common, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 3.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Common to Boston University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brookline – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston Common to Boston University

To check the bus schedule from Boston Common to Boston University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Common) and destination (Boston University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston Common to Boston University?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 10, Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Common to Boston University?

    The 10 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Boston Common in Boston to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Boston University in Brookline.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Common to Boston University by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston Common in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by bus is about 39 min.

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

    Get on the 10 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St stop near Boston Common in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • When is the last bus from Boston Common to Boston University?

    The last bus from Boston Common in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is the Babcock Street - Back Bay (Shuttle) line. It leaves the Stuart St @ Dartmouth St stop at 7:30 PM.

  • When is the first train from Boston Common to Boston University?

    The first train from Boston Common in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:50 AM.

  • When is the last subway from Boston Common to Boston University?

    The last subway from Boston Common in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is the Red Line line. It leaves the Park Street station at 7:24 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Common to Boston University?

    The ride from Boston Common to Boston University costs $1.70.

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