How to get from MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College by bus and subway?

From MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Harvard Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Chestnut Hill Ave. station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from MBTA Porter Square Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

58min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Porter

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    MBTA Porter Square Station
    1919 Massachusetts Ave.
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1090
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    5 min
  • 10
    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 MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College

The distance between MBTA Porter Square Station, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 5.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from MBTA Porter Square Station 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 MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct subway between MBTA Porter Square Station and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Harvard Square station near MBTA Porter Square Station in Cambridge to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Eliot St @ Bennett St station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between MBTA Porter Square Station in Cambridge and Boston College in Newton by subway and bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near MBTA Porter Square Station to get to Boston College?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Harvard Square station near MBTA Porter Square Station in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between MBTA Porter Square Station and Boston College?

    Get off the subway at the Eliot St @ Bennett St station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College?

    The ride from MBTA Porter Square Station to Boston College costs $2.40.

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