How to get from Boston College to Amherst College by bus and subway?

From Boston College to Amherst College by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Amherst College in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Boylston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FLIXBUS 2693 bus and finally take the B43 bus from Haigis Mall station to Amherst College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 43 min. The bus and subway schedule from Boston College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Amherst College on the Moovit app.

223min
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
Bus - B43B43
Walk to Amherst College
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston College
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Boylston
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Bus Terminal
    0.54 mi • 12 min
  • 5
    Bus - FLIXBUS 2693FLIXBUS 2693
    Wait for bus
    FLIXBUS 2693
    Albany Bus Terminal, NY
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    University Of Massachusetts Amherst
    ID AMH6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Haigis Mall
    ID 73
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - B43B43
    Wait for bus
    B43
    Amherst College Via Umass
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Amherst College
    ID 116
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Amherst College
    Walk to
    Amherst College
    220 S Pleasant St
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Amherst College

The distance between Boston College, Boston and Amherst College, Boston is approximately 85.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 223 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Amherst College by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston College to Amherst College

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston College to Amherst College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston College) and destination (Amherst College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Amherst College?

    The fastest way takes 223 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line FLIXBUS 2693, Bus line B43.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Amherst College?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 43 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Amherst College?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Boston College station near Boston College in Newton to Boylston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Boylston station near Amherst College in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston College to Amherst College by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Amherst College in Boston by subway and bus is about 3 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Amherst College?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Boston College station near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston College and Amherst College?

    Get off the subway at the Boylston stop, which is closest to Amherst College in Boston.

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