How to get from Watertown Mall to Boston College by bus and subway?

From Watertown Mall to Boston College by bus and subway

To get from Watertown Mall to Boston College in Newton, take the 86 bus from 495 Western Ave 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 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from 495 Western Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    0.77 mi • 16 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
    12 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 Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Watertown Mall to Boston College by bus and subway via 70, 66 and GREEN LINE B

To get from Watertown Mall to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Arsenal St @ Bond St station to Western Ave @ Riverdale St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Harvard Ave. station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

44min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 6666
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Arsenal St @ Bond St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arsenal St @ Bond St
    ID 1438
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Riverdale St
    ID 1589
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Franklin St
    ID 2554
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1302
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Ave.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Watertown Mall to Boston College

The distance between Watertown Mall, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 3.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Mall 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.

Public transit stations close to Watertown Mall

Watertown Mall is located at Watertown Mall, 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472, USA, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Arsenal St @ Watertown Mall.

Subway stations close to Watertown Mall:

  • Griggs Street
  • Allston Street
  • Warren Street

Bus stations close to Watertown Mall:

  • Arsenal St @ Watertown Mall
  • Arsenal St @ Bond St
  • Arsenal St @ Arlington St

Public transit stations close to Boston College, Newton

Boston College is located at Boston College, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St.

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • Chestnut Hill
  • Chiswick Road
  • Chestnut Hill Ave.

Bus stations close to Boston College:

  • Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Watertown Mall to Boston College by bus and subway via 70, 66 and GREEN LINE B

To get from Watertown Mall to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Arsenal St @ Bond St station to Western Ave @ Riverdale St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Harvard Ave. station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

44min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 6666
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Arsenal St @ Bond St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arsenal St @ Bond St
    ID 1438
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Riverdale St
    ID 1589
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Franklin St
    ID 2554
    250 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1302
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Ave.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 9
    Ride to subway station Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Watertown Mall to Boston College?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Mall to Boston College?

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 66, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Mall and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Mall to Boston College?

    The 86 bus line goes from 495 Western Ave station near Watertown Mall in Watertown Town to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Reservoir station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Watertown Mall in Watertown Town and Boston College in Newton by bus and subway is about 39 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the 495 Western Ave stop near Watertown Mall in Watertown Town.

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

    Get off the bus at the Reservoir station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • When is the first bus from Watertown Mall to Boston College?

    The first bus from Watertown Mall in Watertown Town to Boston College in Newton is Reservoir - Harvard. It leaves the 495 Western Ave stop at 3:34 AM.

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

    The ride from Watertown Mall to Boston College costs $4.10.

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