How to get to Boston University by bus or subway?

Directions to Boston University with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Boston University

    BusBus: 47, 57, CT2, NITE, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE.SubwaySubway: GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE C.

How to get to Boston University by bus?

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How to get to Boston University by subway?

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Bus stops near Boston University

  • Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd, 2 min walk,
  • George Sherman Union, 2 min walk,
  • Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St, 4 min walk,
  • Marsh Plaza, 5 min walk,
  • Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St, 7 min walk,

Subway stations near Boston University

  • Boston Univ. Central, 5 min walk,
  • Saint Marys Street, 11 min walk,

Bus lines to Boston University

  • CT2, Sullivan (Limited Stops),
  • 47, Broadway,
  • 57, Oak Square,
  • NITE, Agganis Way,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Boston College - Kenmore,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Copley,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Kenmore,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Blandford Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Boston College - Blandford Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Washington Street - Kenmore,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Washington Street - Blandford Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street - Back Bay,
  • COMM, Comm Ave,
  • FEN, Fenway,
  • 1BU, 1BU (Charles River - Medical Campus),
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Back Bay (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE SHUTTLE, Park Street (Shuttle),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Boston University?

    The closest stations to Boston University are:

    • Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd is 131 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • George Sherman Union is 141 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St is 317 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Boston Univ. Central is 373 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Marsh Plaza is 376 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St is 537 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Saint Marys Street is 853 yards away, 11 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Boston University?

    These bus lines stop near Boston University: 47, 57, CT2.

  • Which subway line stops near Boston University?

    GREEN LINE B

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

    The nearest subway station to Boston University is Boston Univ. Central. It’s a 5 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stops to Boston University are Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd and George Sherman Union. The closest one is a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE C is the first subway that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 5:16 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE B is the last subway that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 1:20 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Boston University?

    The 57 is the first bus that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 4:44 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Boston University?

    The NITE is the last bus that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 3:15 AM.

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Public Transportation to Boston University

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Bus: 47, 57, CT2, NITE, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, COMM, FEN, 1BU.Subway: GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE C.

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