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

From Andover to Boston College by bus, subway and train

To get from Andover to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 51 bus from Forest Hills station to Reservoir station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

147min$13.85
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 5151
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    37 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Reservoir
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    1.06 mi • 22 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Andover to Boston College by bus, subway and train via HAVERHILL, RED LINE and 86

To get from Andover to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

148min$13.85
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd
    ID 1088
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Andover to Boston College

The distance between Andover, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 37.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 147 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Andover 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 Andover

Andover is located at North Main Street, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Main Street & Central Street.

Train stations close to Andover:

  • Andover
  • Ballardvale

Bus stations close to Andover:

  • Main Street & Central Street
  • Old Town Hall
  • Andover Square

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:

  • Boston College
  • Chestnut Hill
  • South Street

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 Andover to Boston College by bus, subway and train via HAVERHILL, RED LINE and 86

To get from Andover to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 86 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

148min$13.85
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8686
Walk to Boston College
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
    ID 22549
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd
    ID 1088
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston College
    Walk to
    Boston College
    0.68 mi • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 147 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 51.

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

    The alternative route takes 148 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 27 min.

  • Which train line goes from Andover to Boston College?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Andover station near Andover in Andover to #224 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #224 | North Station station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Andover in Andover and Boston College in Newton by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Andover station near Andover in Andover.

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

    Get off the train at the #224 | North Station stop, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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

    The ride from Andover to Boston College costs $13.85.

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