Travel to Campus

How to get here, where to stay

Transportation

Boston University is easily accessible by taxi from Logan Airport. The ride takes approximately 20 minutes, with a fare of about $40–50. For students arriving by train or bus, South Station is about the same distance and taxi fare. BU is also convenient to public transportation. For MBTA subway or bus maps and schedules, visit the MBTA website. The Green Line (B branch) runs directly through the BU campus.

Hotels

Below are the names of several hotels within a five-minute drive of campus.

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston-Cambridge 617-783-0090
Hotel Commonwealth, Kenmore Square 617-933-5000
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge 617-492-1234
The Arcadian Hotel 617-277-1200
Sheraton Boston Hotel 617-236-2000
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston Brookline-Longwood Medical 617-232-1487

Driving directions

Detailed driving directions can be found with Google Maps. To orient you around campus, we suggest using Boston University Maps.

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