How to get from Boxborough to Boston College by bus, subway and train?

From Boxborough to Boston College by bus, subway and train

To get from Boxborough to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line, 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus, then 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 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $16.80.

161min$16.80
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Bus - 6666
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    2.88 mi • 61 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1302
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Ave.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 10
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 11
    Ride to subway station Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boxborough to Boston College by subway and train

To get from Boxborough to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Park Street station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

178min$13.40
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    2.88 mi • 61 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boxborough to Boston College

The distance between Boxborough, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 35.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 161 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boxborough to Boston College by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston College, Newton

Boston College is located at Boston College, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Langley Rd.

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • Boston College
  • South Street
  • Chestnut Hill

Bus stations close to Boston College:

  • Washington St @ Langley Rd
  • Washington St @ Brock St
  • Washington St @ Lake St

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From Boxborough to Boston College by subway and train

To get from Boxborough to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Park Street station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

178min$13.40
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    2.88 mi • 61 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Boston College
  • 7
    Ride to subway station Boston College
    Ride to subway station
    Boston College
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 161 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96, Bus line 66, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct train between Boxborough and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 41 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boxborough to Boston College?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Littleton/Rte 495 station near Boxborough in Boston to #410 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line till #410 | North Station station near Boston College in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boxborough to Boston College by train, bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Boxborough in Boston and Boston College in Newton by train, bus and subway is about 2 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boxborough to get to Boston College?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the Littleton/Rte 495 station near Boxborough in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boxborough and Boston College?

    Get off the train at the #410 | North Station station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

  • How much is the total train, bus and subway fare from Boxborough to Boston College?

    The ride from Boxborough to Boston College costs $16.80.

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