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

From Providence to Boston College by bus, subway and train

To get from Providence to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one subway line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 65 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Washington Street station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The ride fare is $14.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston College on the Moovit app.

111min$14.65
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 6565
Subway - GREEN LINE B
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
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    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6565
    Wait for bus
    65
    Brighton Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1295
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Washington Street
    40 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
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Providence to Boston College

The distance between Providence, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 46.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence 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 Providence to Boston College

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Providence to Boston College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Providence) 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 Providence to Boston College?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 65, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

  • Is there a direct train between Providence 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 1 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Providence to Boston College?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from Ruggles station near Providence in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Ruggles station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    The total travel time between Providence in Boston and Boston College in Newton by train, bus and subway is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the Ruggles station near Providence in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.

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

    The ride from Providence to Boston College costs $14.65.

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