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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, 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 @ Litchfield St 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 44 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

44min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Litchfield St
    ID 1075
    20 yd • 1 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
    16 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 Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watertown Mall to Boston College by bus

To get from Watertown Mall to Boston College in Newton, take the 70 bus from Arsenal St @ Bond St station to Western Ave @ Litchfield St station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave Opp Litchfield St station to Chestnut Hill Ave @ South St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

43min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Arsenal St @ Bond St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arsenal St @ Bond St
    ID 1438
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Litchfield St
    ID 1075
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ South St
    ID 1089
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    0.61 mi • 13 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 4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 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 @ Elm 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 Ave.
  • Chiswick Road
  • Boston College

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

From Watertown Mall to Boston College by bus

To get from Watertown Mall to Boston College in Newton, take the 70 bus from Arsenal St @ Bond St station to Western Ave @ Litchfield St station. Next, take the 86 bus from Western Ave Opp Litchfield St station to Chestnut Hill Ave @ South St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

43min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Arsenal St @ Bond St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arsenal St @ Bond St
    ID 1438
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Litchfield St
    ID 1046
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Litchfield St
    ID 1075
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ South St
    ID 1089
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    0.61 mi • 13 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 44 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86, Bus line GREEN LINE B.

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

    The alternative route takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

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

    The 70 bus line goes from Arsenal St @ Bond St station near Watertown Mall in Watertown Town to University Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till University Park 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 44 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Arsenal St @ Bond St 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 University Park station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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

    The ride from Watertown Mall to Boston College costs $5.80.

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