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How to get from Providence to Boston College by subway and train?
By subway and train
To get from Providence to Boston College in Newton, take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Copley station to Boston College station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min.
89min
ACELA
Leaves from Providence
Step by Step
- 1
Start from train stationProvidence - 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3
Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End36 min - 4
Walk to subway stationCopley430 yd • 6 min - 5Wait for subwayGREEN LINE BBoston College
- 6Ride to subway stationBoston College37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus and train
To get from Providence to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Cambridge St @ Sparhawk St station to Washington St @ Brock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.
81min
ACELA50157Leaves from Providence
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationProvidence
- 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End36 min
- 4Walk to bus stationSaint James Ave @ Dartmouth StID 178320 yd • 4 min
- 5501Wait for bus501Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
- 6Ride to bus stationCambridge St @ Sparhawk StID 97016 min
- 757Wait for bus57Watertown Yard
- 8Ride to bus stationWashington St @ Brock StID 9754 min
- 9Walk toBoston College0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Providence to Boston College
The distance between Providence, Newton and Boston College, Newton is approximately 47.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence to Boston College by 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 & Smith (Before Smith).
Bus stations close to Providence:
- Gaspee & Smith (Before Smith)
- Gaspee & Smith (After Smith)
- Roger Williams National Memorial
Public transit stations close to Boston College, Newton
Boston College is located at Boston College, Newton and the nearest public transit station is South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St.
Subway stations close to Boston College:
- Boston College
- South Street
- Chiswick Road
Bus stations close to Boston College:
- South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
- South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St
- Chestnut Hill Ave @ South St
Related Routes
- Winchendon to Boston College
- Watertown Mall to Boston College
- Boxborough to Boston College
- Woburn to Boston College
- Andover to Boston College
- Terminal B to Boston College
- Anderson/Woburn to Boston College
- Providence to Buzzards Bay
- Providence to New Bedford
- Providence to Boston
- Providence to Hingham
- Providence to Westborough
- Providence to Quincy College
- Providence to Tufts University
- Providence to Tufts University"
- Providence to Brandeis University
- Providence to Bristol, RI
- Providence to Seekonk, MA
- Providence to Johnston, RI
- Providence to Walpole, MA
By bus and train
To get from Providence to Boston College in Newton, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 501 bus and finally take the 57 bus from Cambridge St @ Sparhawk St station to Washington St @ Brock St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min.
81min
ACELA50157Leaves from Providence
Step by Step
- 1Start from train stationProvidence
- 2ACELAWait for trainACELABoston
- 3Ride to train stationBack Bay - South End36 min
- 4Walk to bus stationSaint James Ave @ Dartmouth StID 178320 yd • 4 min
- 5501Wait for bus501Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
- 6Ride to bus stationCambridge St @ Sparhawk StID 97016 min
- 757Wait for bus57Watertown Yard
- 8Ride to bus stationWashington St @ Brock StID 9754 min
- 9Walk toBoston College0.73 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Boston College?
The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line GREEN LINE B.
What is the alternative route to get from Providence to Boston College?
The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line ACELA, Bus line 501, Bus line 57.
Is there a direct train between Providence and Boston College?
No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.
Which train line goes from Providence to Boston College?
The ACELA train line goes from Boston station near Providence in Boston to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Back Bay - South End station near Boston College in Newton.
How long does it take to travel from Providence to Boston College by train and subway?
The total travel time between Providence in Boston and Boston College in Newton by train and subway is about 1 hr 29 min.
Where do I get on the train near Providence to get to Boston College?
Get on the ACELA train from the Boston 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 Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Boston College in Newton.
