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

Boston to Boston College - Bus Schedule

The 47 bus from Boston to Boston College runs from 12:28 AM to 11:43 PM, with departures every 15 min-5 hr. The trip takes about 56 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Boston to Boston College in Newton, take the 47 bus from Nubian station to Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Fenway station to Chestnut Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB
    ID 1807
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fenway
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    136 COMMONWEALTH AVE
    0.66 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Boston College

The distance between Boston, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 7.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Boston College by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston to Boston College

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston to Boston College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston) and destination (Boston 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 to Boston College?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 47, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Boston College?

    The 47 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston in Boston to Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Boston in Boston and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the 47 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston to Boston College?

    The ride from Boston to Boston College costs $2.40.

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