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

From Boston University to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Boston University to Boston College in Newton, take the 57 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St station to Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Babcock Street station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

50min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St
    ID 952
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St
    ID 958
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Babcock Street
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    830 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston University to Boston College

The distance between Boston University, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 4.52 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston University 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 University to Boston College

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 57, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston University to Boston College?

    The 57 bus line goes from Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St station near Boston University in Boston to Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Boston University in Boston and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the 57 bus from the Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St stop near Boston University in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • When is the last train from Boston University to Boston College?

    The last train from Boston University in Boston to Boston College in Newton is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Lansdowne station at 6:11 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Boston University to Boston College?

    The first subway from Boston University in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Green Line B. It leaves the Babcock Street station at 1:28 AM.

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

    The first bus from Boston University in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Commonwealth Ave @ Granby St stop at 1:23 AM.

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

    The ride from Boston University to Boston College costs $2.40.

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