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

From Boston College to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Cambridge in Boston, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Chestnut Hill station to Reservoir station. Next, take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Harvard station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 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 Cambridge on the Moovit app.

52min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Leaves from Chestnut Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    0.66 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Harvard
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Cambridge

The distance between Boston College, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 5.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Cambridge 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 Cambridge

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

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Cambridge?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Chestnut Hill station near Boston College in Newton to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Reservoir station near Cambridge in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Cambridge in Boston by subway and bus is about 52 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Chestnut Hill station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Reservoir stop, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston College to Cambridge?

    The ride from Boston College to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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