Directions to the School
Boston University College of Fine Arts
855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Local Directions
From the Kenmore Square Exit of Storrow Drive: At the first set of lights, turn right onto Beacon Street. The road forks here; the right fork is Bay State Road. The left fork takes you into Kenmore Square; in the Square, bear right onto Commonwealth Avenue. The College of Fine Arts is at 855 Commonwealth Avenue.
From the West
Take the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90) to Exit 18 (Brighton/Cambridge). Pay toll, then follow the signs for Cambridge through the first light. Turn right at the next light, keeping the Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel on the right. Take Soldiers Field Road/Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit and follow Local Directions below.
From the North
Travel South on Route 95 to Route 93. Take Exit 26 onto Storrow Drive westbound to the Kenmore Square Exit (left exit). Use the right-hand side of the exit ramp for Kenmore Square. Follow Local Direction below.
From the South
Take Route 93/Route 3 North to Exit 26 (Storrow Drive/Back Bay). Go west on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit and follow Local Directions below.
Parking:
There is metered parking along Commonwealth Avenue and parking is often available on the side streets.
By Public Transportation
Boston University is located along the MBTA Green Line. From any downtown Green Line subway stop, take the Boston College (B) line toward Kenmore Square. The "Boston University West" stop is directly across from the College of Fine Arts.
By Air
Logan Airport is located about eight miles from Boston University. A taxi costs approximately $35 and takes from 25 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic. The subway from the airport takes about an hour.
Taking the MBTA (subway) from the airport
Take the free Airport Shuttle Bus (which stops at all terminals) to the "T" station. Then take an Inbound train to Government Center. Change to the Green Line Outbound (or Westbound) and take a Boston College (B) to the "Boston University West" stop, which is directly across from the College of Fine Arts.
For maps and detailed driving directions, please consult BU maps.