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 train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Babcock Street station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 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.

125min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    0.72 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ Babcock St
    ID 933
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Babcock Street
    10 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
    24 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 48.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 125 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 125 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 5 min.

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

    The ACELA train line goes from Providence station near Brown University in Boston to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Back Bay - South End station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Brown University in Boston and Boston College in Newton by train, bus and subway is about 2 hr 5 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the Providence station near Brown University in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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