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How to get fromBoston University to West Roxburyby bus, tram, train, taxi, car, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston University to West Roxbury by bus, tram, train, taxi, car, or subway

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  1. Bus, line 39 bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus Green Line B Shuttle
    2. Take the bus from Back Bay to Forest Hillsbus bus 39
    1h 17m
    $3–9

  2. Drive  7.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston University to West Roxburycar car 7.3 mi
    15 min
    $2

  3. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Copleytram tram B
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Bellevuetrain train Needham Line
    1h 30m
    $3–9

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus Green Line B Shuttle
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to West Roxburytrain train Needham Line
    1h 41m
    $3–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to West Roxburytaxi taxi 7.3 mi
    15 min
    $25–30

  6. Bus, subway, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus
    2. Take the subway from Back Bay to Forest Hillssubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus bus 38
    1h 26m
    $6–12

Boston University to West Roxbury by foot and bus

Calendar687Weekly Services
Duration1h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and West Roxbury, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Boston University to Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwy via Commonwealth Ave @ Hinsdale St, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, Back Bay, and Forest Hills in around 1h 17m.

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