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Directions to Boston University with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Boston University

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How to get to Boston University by bus?

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How to get to Boston University by train?

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How to get to Boston University by subway?

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Bus stations near Boston University

  • Tremont St Opp Wigglesworth St,2 min walk,
  • Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St,2 min walk,
  • Longwood Ave @ Binney St,2 min walk,
  • Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave,4 min walk,

Subway stations near Boston University

  • Longwood Medical Area,7 min walk,

Bus lines to Boston University

  • 66,Harvard Via Allston,
  • CT2,Sullivan (Limited Stops),
  • 8,Harbor Point Via South Bay Center,
  • 19,Kenmore,
  • 47,Broadway,
  • CT3,Beth Israel (Limited Stops),
  • GREEN LINE E SHUTTLE,Prudential (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE E SHUTTLE,Heath Street (Shuttle),
  • 39,Haymarket Via Forest Hills,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Boston University?

    The closest stations to Boston University are:

    • Tremont St Opp Wigglesworth St is 80 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St is 118 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Longwood Ave @ Binney St is 120 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave is 289 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Longwood Medical Area is 549 yards away, 7 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Boston University?

    These bus lines stop near Boston University: 39, 66.

  • Which train line stops near Boston University?

    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER

  • Which subway lines stop near Boston University?

    These subway lines stop near Boston University: GREEN LINE D, GREEN LINE E.

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Boston University?

    The nearest subway station to Boston University is Longwood Medical Area. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Boston University?

    The nearest bus stops to Boston University are Tremont St Opp Wigglesworth St, Longwood Ave @ Blackfan St and Longwood Ave @ Binney St. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE E is the first subway that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 5:24 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE E is the last subway that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 1:11 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Boston University?

    The 39 is the first bus that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 4:47 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Boston University?

    The 66 is the last bus that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 1:27 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare to Boston University?

    The bus fare to Boston University costs about $1.70.

  • How much is the subway fare to Boston University?

    The subway fare to Boston University costs about $2.40.

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