How to get from Faneuil Hall to Boston University by bus and subway?

From Faneuil Hall to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Faneuil Hall to Boston University in Brookline, take the ORANGE LINE subway from State Street station to Ruggles station. Next, take the 47 bus from Ruggles station to Mountfort St @ Carlton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Faneuil Hall may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

40min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from State Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    State Street
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Carlton St
    ID 11809
    18 min
  • 7
    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 Faneuil Hall to Boston University

The distance between Faneuil Hall, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 4.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Faneuil Hall 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 Faneuil Hall to Boston University

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct subway between Faneuil Hall and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Faneuil Hall to Boston University?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from State Street station near Faneuil Hall in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Ruggles station near Boston University in Brookline.

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

    The total travel time between Faneuil Hall in Boston and Boston University in Brookline by subway and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Faneuil Hall to get to Boston University?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the State Street station near Faneuil Hall in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Faneuil Hall and Boston University?

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

  • When is the first bus from Faneuil Hall to Boston University?

    The first bus from Faneuil Hall in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Congress St @ Haymarket Sta stop at 1:05 AM.

  • When is the first train from Faneuil Hall to Boston University?

    The first train from Faneuil Hall 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 Faneuil Hall to Boston University?

    The first subway from Faneuil Hall in Boston to Boston University in Brookline is Orange Line. It leaves the State Street station at 1:15 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Faneuil Hall to Boston University?

    The ride from Faneuil Hall to Boston University costs $2.40.

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