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

Needham to Boston College - Bus Schedule

The 59 bus from Needham to Boston College runs from 7:20 AM to 8:25 AM, with departures every 1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 55 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Needham to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Needham to Boston College in Newton, take the 59 bus from Needham Junction station to Woodward St @ Boylston St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Eliot station to Chestnut Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Needham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

55min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Needham Junction

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Needham Junction
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward St @ Boylston St
    ID 8152
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Eliot
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    9 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 Needham to Boston College

The distance between Needham, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 8.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham 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 Needham to Boston College

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Needham to Boston College?

    The 59 bus line goes from Needham Junction station near Needham in Boston to Woodward St @ Boylston St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Woodward St @ Boylston St station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Needham in Boston and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 55 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Needham Junction stop near Needham in Boston.

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

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

  • When is the first bus from Needham to Boston College?

    The first bus from Needham in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Watertown Square via Needham St - Needham Junction via Needham St. It leaves the Needham Junction stop at 2:20 AM.

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

    The ride from Needham to Boston College costs $2.40.

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