<p>So, it seems I’ll need to take the train or bus to get to Boston for the Student Orientation. My parents just shot down the idea of me driving up with a friend; they claim it’s a dangerous route. Anyway, my two main questions are:
Is there a cheap bus that I can take from CT to get to BU?
Which train station in Boston is closest to BU?
I actually don’t expect too much luck with 1 being answered (seeing as most people on this forum aren’t from CT) but if anyone can help out with #2, I’d much appreciate it.</p>
<p>The Greyhound bus from NY to Boston makes many stops in Connecticut and is never too expensive. It usually stops in Stamford, Bridgeport, New Haven, and New London. I took this bus all the way from NY to Boston one time and recall making many stops in Connecticut including all the above ones as well as Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods. </p>
<p>Boston's South Station is the one you will want to stop at to get to Boston University. I always take the train to and from Boston (I live in NJ by the way and am very familiar with the train and subway). From South Station, you will need to take the MBTA, known in Boston as the "T", to BU. From South Station, you would go two stops on the red line inbound to Park Street Station. Here you would get off and switch to the Green Line going inbound. Make sure you catch a "B" train because that is the only line that goes directly down the entire BU campus. Don't worry, you will become very familiar with the T and the B Line as a BU student. It might seem like a confusing trip but it is really simple. If you have any questions about this stuff or anything else, just send me a private message and I'lll almost certainly get back to you by the end of the day. Good luck at BU!</p>
<p>By the way, in case you didn't know, the Greyhound bus to Boston will let you off in South Station as well so the same subway route to BU would be necessary. Just figured I'd throw that in.</p>
<p>I don't know why. They're think he's an unsafe driver (even though he really isn't) and technically (thought I haven't told them) he's not supposed to drive unrelated passengers for a month or so. </p>
<p>CT to boston is not dangerous if you are taking the mass pike. And it depends on where you're coming from in CT if the bus is cheaper than the train. I'm from Southwestern CT and it's a pain. Normally I take Amtrak from New Haven to Back Bay and, with an AAA discount on the cheapest train of the day it's about $35 each way. It takes a little less than 2 hours. </p>
<p>The bus is about $30 roundtrip from New Haven to Boston but takes over 4 hours.</p>
<p>CT to Boston via Greyhound comes out to a mere $50 round trip. Now, I'd just like to reconfirm before ordering: typing in Boston, MA as "Arrival Location" on Greyhound get me to South Station? There are several other weird Boston options (ie. Boston Copley Sqr, Boston State House, etc)...</p>
<p>Greyhound goes to South Station. The other stops are occasional. You'd probably have to call or check each time to see if that bus stops at Copley - which is Back Bay.</p>
<p>South Station isn't bad. Will add maybe 20-30 minutes tops to your trip. Orientation is, I think, at West Campus, so take the B line out to Babcock Street.</p>
<p>Damn. I'm more confused now. So is South Station the best place for me to travel to? And it doesn't say South Station anywhere on the Greyhound site; I'm still assuming Boston, MA translates to South Station. And according to a girl from the Orientation Office, the thing will be at Rich Hall (677 Babcock Street). Anyone remember if Orientation is exclusively at West Campus? That's not particularly important, I'm just wondering. Oh and sorry if I look a little ignorant, I've never been on a Greyhound bus before...</p>
<p>orientation is not exclusively at west campus. it's where u need to go first to sign in and get your room key.. and drop off your luggage in your room. but other than that, you'll have meetings, lectures, social events, and many other things at other places.</p>
<p>and after u get to south station, getting to BU is pretty easy by subway. it's not THE best place to get to, but it'll be convenient enough.</p>
<p>and i love your signatures in your posts, by the way.. haha.</p>
<p>The best would be Back Bay - which is Copley Square and Back Bay Station - but South Station is only further downtown not somewhere south of the city. Follow the directions above. Also, you can check Peter Pan. They run buses to Boston. </p>
<p>If you have a small fan, you might want to bring it. Rich Hall gets hot in the sun. If you're lucky, you'll have an amazing view over the water toward downtown.</p>
<p>Hooray! Just purchased Greyhound tickets for my friend and me (his parents didn't want him driving up alone). I ended up sticking with South Station because Copley Square had very limited service. Thanks for all the help. Now, here's hoping I don't have too hard a time getting to BU from there!</p>
<p>Hope you post how your trip went. my son is at orientation now (first session) and I drove him from CT, might look into the bus as times goes on.</p>
<p>My trip went well. Actually, we had a slight bump with a bad driver who pointed at the attached receipt on my friend's ticket and then pointed to the "Void if detached" part. He then growled something, and we got on the bus... But the trip itself wasn't particularly bad, but it was rather long. 5 hours in a cramped bus really gets to your head. Fortunately, I brought cards, so my friend and I played most of the drive...</p>
<p>Oh and thanks again to all those who provided directions/information; I'm sure my friend and I wouldn't have gotten to Rich Hall with out them!</p>