How to get to Boston University by subway, bus or train?

Directions to Boston University with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Boston University

  • BusBus: 10, 354, 39, 501, 504.
  • TrainTrain: FITCHBURG, NEEDHAM, FOXBORO EVENT SERVICE, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, FRANKLIN/FOXBORO.
  • SubwaySubway: GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE D, GREEN LINE E, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE.

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 stops near Boston University

  • Boylston St @ Berkeley St, 7 min walk,
  • Charles St @ Beacon St, 7 min walk,
  • Boylston St @ Clarendon St, 8 min walk,
  • Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St, 8 min walk,
  • Arlington, 9 min walk,
  • Copley - Opp 575 Boylston St, 9 min walk,
  • Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church), 9 min walk,
  • Copley - Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, 10 min walk,
  • Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl, 10 min walk,
  • Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, 10 min walk,
  • Boylston St @ Dartmouth St, 10 min walk,
  • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, 13 min walk,

Subway stations near Boston University

  • Arlington, 9 min walk,
  • Charles/Mgh, 13 min walk,

Train station near Boston University

  • Back Bay - South End, 13 min walk,

Bus lines to Boston University

  • 9, Copley,
  • 10, Arlington Via South Bay Center,
  • 39, Haymarket Via Forest Hills,
  • 55, West Fenway,
  • 57, Haymarket Via Kenmore,
  • 43, Park St & Tremont St,
  • GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Riverside (Shuttle),
  • ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Back Bay Via Copley (Shuttle),
  • 501, Downtown Via Cambridge St And Copley (Express),
  • 504, Downtown Via Copley (Express),
  • GREEN LINE E SHUTTLE, Heath Street - Park Street,
  • GREEN LINE SHUTTLE, Boston University East - Park Street,
  • ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Forest Hills (Shuttle),
  • ACTON/CONCORD COMMUTER, Acton,
  • ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Copley (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Babcock Street (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Back Bay (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE C SHUTTLE, Saint Mary's Street (Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Riverside (Express Shuttle),
  • GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, Riverside Via Woodland (Express Shuttle),
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Boston University?

    The closest stations to Boston University are:

    • Boylston St @ Berkeley St stop is 537 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Charles St @ Beacon St stop is 585 yards away, 7 min walk.
    • Boylston St @ Clarendon St stop is 634 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St stop is 674 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Arlington station is 713 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Copley - Opp 575 Boylston St stop is 739 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church) stop is 741 yards away, 9 min walk.
    • Copley - Boylston St @ Dartmouth St stop is 808 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl stop is 808 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop is 834 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Boylston St @ Dartmouth St stop is 844 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St stop is 1029 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Back Bay - South End station is 1041 yards away, 13 min walk.
    • Charles/Mgh station is 1055 yards away, 13 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Boston University?

    These bus lines stop near Boston University: 10, 354, 39, 501, 504.

  • Which train lines stop near Boston University?

    These train lines stop near Boston University: FITCHBURG, NEEDHAM.

  • Which subway lines stop near Boston University?

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

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

    The nearest subway station to Boston University is Arlington. It’s a 9 min walk away.

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

    The nearest train station to Boston University is Back Bay - South End. It’s a 13 min walk away.

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

    The nearest bus stations to Boston University are Boylston St @ Berkeley St and Charles St @ Beacon St. The closest one is a 7 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE D is the first subway that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 5:05 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE D is the last subway that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 1:19 AM.

  • What time is the first train to Boston University?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON is the first train that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 4:25 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Boston University?

    The LAKE SHORE LIMITED is the last train that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 8:26 PM.

  • What time is the first bus to Boston University?

    The 57 is the first bus that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 4:53 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Boston University?

    The 10 is the last bus that goes to Boston University. It stops nearby at 1:19 AM.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Boston University? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Boylston St @ Berkeley St; Charles St @ Beacon St; Boylston St @ Clarendon St; Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St; Arlington; Copley - Opp 575 Boylston St; Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church); Copley - Boylston St @ Dartmouth St; Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl; Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St; Boylston St @ Dartmouth St; Stuart St @ Dartmouth St; Back Bay - South End; Charles/Mgh.

Bus: 10, 354, 39, 501, 504, 9, 55, 57, 43, GREEN LINE D SHUTTLE, ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE.Train: FITCHBURG, NEEDHAM, FOXBORO EVENT SERVICE, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, ORANGE LINE.Subway: GREEN LINE B, GREEN LINE D, GREEN LINE E, ORANGE LINE, RED LINE, GREEN LINE C.

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