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

From Brown University to Boston College by bus, subway and train

To get from Brown University to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 78 bus from Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer) station to Tunnel Before S Main station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Copley station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

112min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer)
    ID 017045
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Kennedy Plaza Via Beverage Hill Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunnel Before S Main
    ID 016890
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    580 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    360 yd • 5 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
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brown University to Boston College

The distance between Brown University, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 48.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brown University 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Brown University to Boston College

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Brown University to Boston College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Brown University) and destination (Boston College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 78, Train line ACELA, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brown University and Boston College?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brown University to Boston College?

    The 78 bus line goes from Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer) station near Brown University in Boston to Tunnel Before S Main station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Tunnel Before S Main station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Brown University in Boston and Boston College in Newton by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brown University to get to Boston College?

    Get on the 78 bus from the Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer) stop near Brown University in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brown University and Boston College?

    Get off the bus at the Tunnel Before S Main station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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