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 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Brown University to Boston College by bus, subway and train via 1, ACELA and GREEN LINE B

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 1 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 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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 - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Shaw's (Warwick)
  • 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
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    39 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 48.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 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.

Public transit stations close to Brown University

Brown University is located at Waterman Street, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer).

Train stations close to Brown University:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Brown University:

  • Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer)
  • Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer)
  • Brook After Angell

Ferry stations close to Brown University:

  • Providence, Ri

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 Opp South St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Brown University to Boston College by bus, subway and train via 1, ACELA and GREEN LINE B

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 1 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 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 11
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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 - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Shaw's (Warwick)
  • 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
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 78, Train line ACELA, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 1, 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 56 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 Kennedy Plaza Via Beverage Hill Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Kennedy Plaza Via Beverage Hill Ave 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 56 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 Kennedy Plaza Via Beverage Hill Ave station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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