How to get from Back Bay Station to Boston College by bus and subway?

From Back Bay Station to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay Station to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 65 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Washington Street station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 6565
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Brighton Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1295
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Washington Street
    40 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
    10 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 Back Bay Station to Boston College

The distance between Back Bay Station, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 6.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay Station to Boston College

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 65, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay Station and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay Station to Boston College?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Ruggles station near Back Bay Station in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ruggles station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay Station in Boston and Boston College in Newton by subway and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay Station to get to Boston College?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Ruggles station near Back Bay Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay Station and Boston College?

    Get off the subway at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • When is the last train from Back Bay Station to Boston College?

    The last train from Back Bay Station in Boston to Boston College in Newton is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 6:06 PM.

  • When is the first subway from Back Bay Station to Boston College?

    The first subway from Back Bay Station in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Green Line D. It leaves the Kenmore station at 1:19 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Back Bay Station to Boston College?

    The first bus from Back Bay Station in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop at 1:13 AM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Back Bay Station to Boston College?

    The ride from Back Bay Station to Boston College costs $2.40.

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