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

From Harvard Square to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Boston College in Newton, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station. Next, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Chestnut Hill Ave. station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Harvard Square may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

54min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1090
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    60 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
    5 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 Harvard Square to Boston College

The distance between Harvard Square, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 4.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square to Boston College

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

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard Square to Boston College?

    The 86 bus line goes from Eliot St @ Bennett St station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Eliot St @ Bennett St stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

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

  • When is the last bus from Harvard Square to Boston College?

    The last bus from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Boston College in Newton is the Reservoir - Harvard line. It leaves the Eliot St @ Bennett St stop at 7:06 PM.

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

    The ride from Harvard Square to Boston College costs $2.40.

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