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

From Melrose to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Melrose to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from 910 Main St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE D subway from Haymarket station to Chestnut Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Melrose may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

90min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from 910 Main St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    910 Main St
    ID 9196
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    37 min
  • 9
    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 Melrose to Boston College

The distance between Melrose, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 15.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose 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 Melrose to Boston College

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose to Boston College?

    The 137 bus line goes from 910 Main St station near Melrose in Boston to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Washington St @ Grove St station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Melrose in Boston and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 1 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the 137 bus from the 910 Main St stop near Melrose in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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

    The ride from Melrose to Boston College costs $2.40.

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