How to get from South Station #2 to Boston College by bus and subway?

From South Station #2 to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from South Station #2 to Boston College in Newton, take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Arlington station to Chestnut Hill station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and subway schedule from South Station #2 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

53min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    26 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 South Station #2 to Boston College

The distance between South Station #2, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 7.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station #2 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 South Station #2 to Boston College

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station #2 to Boston College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station #2) 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 South Station #2 to Boston College?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 501, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station #2 and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station #2 to Boston College?

    The 501 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near South Station #2 in Boston to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Boston College in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station #2 to Boston College by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between South Station #2 in Boston and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station #2 to get to Boston College?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near South Station #2 in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station #2 and Boston College?

    Get off the bus at the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • When is the first subway from South Station #2 to Boston College?

    The first subway from South Station #2 in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Green Line D. It leaves the Boylston station at 1:30 AM.

  • When is the first bus from South Station #2 to Boston College?

    The first bus from South Station #2 in Boston to Boston College in Newton is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Stuart St @ Charles St S stop at 1:10 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station #2 to Boston College?

    The ride from South Station #2 to Boston College costs $4.25.

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