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 66 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE B subway from Harvard Ave. station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

126min$16.35
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 6666
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Providence

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    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
    Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta
    ID 1357
    750 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1378
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Ave.
    60 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
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Providence to Boston College by bus, subway and train via PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE and GREEN LINE B

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 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 Packards Corner station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

134min$16.35
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Providence

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street Via Copley (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
    Packards Corner
    350 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
    20 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 46.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 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.

Public transit stations close to Providence

Providence is located at Providence, Newton and the nearest public transit station is Gaspee Opposite Providence Station.

Train stations close to Providence:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Providence:

  • Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
  • Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
  • Park Row West (Drop-Off Only)

Ferry stations close to Providence:

  • 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:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road
  • Chestnut Hill

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 Providence to Boston College by bus, subway and train via PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE and GREEN LINE B

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 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 Packards Corner station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

134min$16.35
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street Via Copley (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
    Packards Corner
    350 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
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 66, Subway line GREEN LINE B.

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

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE, 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 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Providence to Boston College?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from #824 | South Station station near Providence in Boston to Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta 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 2 hr 6 min.

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

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the #824 | South Station 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 Tremont St Opp Roxbury Crossing Sta 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 $16.35.

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