How to get from Boston College to Boston Common by bus and subway?

From Boston College to Boston Common by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Boston Common you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Park Street station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston Common on the Moovit app.

67min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Boston Common
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston College
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Babcock Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston Common
    Walk to
    Boston Common
    Beacon Street
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Boston Common

The distance between Boston College and Boston Common is approximately 8.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Boston Common by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston College to Boston Common

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston College to Boston Common using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston College) and destination (Boston Common), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Boston Common?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Boston Common?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Boston College station near Boston College in Newton to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Chestnut Hill Ave. station near Boston Common.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College and Boston Common by subway and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Boston Common?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Boston College station near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston College and Boston Common?

    Get off the subway at the Chestnut Hill Ave. station, which is closest to Boston Common.

  • When is the first subway from Boston College to Boston Common?

    The first subway from Boston College in Newton to Boston Common in Boston is Green Line D. It leaves the Chestnut Hill station at 12:57 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Boston College to Boston Common?

    The first bus from Boston College in Newton to Boston Common in Boston is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Washington St @ Lake St stop at 12:35 AM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Boston College to Boston Common?

    The ride from Boston College to Boston Common costs $2.40.

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