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How to get from Boston College to Devens by subway and train?

From Boston College to Devens by subway and train

To get from Boston College to Devens in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Government Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE E subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

166min$14.65
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Devens
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #2401 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    68 min
  • 9
    Walk to Devens
    Walk to
    Devens
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston College to Devens by subway and train via GREEN LINE B, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Boston College to Devens in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

178min$14.65
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Devens
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #2401 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Devens
    Walk to
    Devens
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Devens

The distance between Boston College, Boston and Devens, Boston is approximately 47.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 166 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Devens by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston College

Boston College is located at Boston College, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St.

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • South Street
  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road

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

Public transit stations close to Devens, Boston

Devens is located at Devens, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Devens - Mwcc Campus.

Train stations close to Devens:

  • Shirley
  • Ayer

Bus stations close to Devens:

  • Devens - Mwcc Campus

Alternative route from Boston College to Devens by subway and train via GREEN LINE B, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Boston College to Devens in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Shirley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

178min$14.65
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Devens
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    39 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #2401 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Shirley
    58 min
  • 9
    Walk to Devens
    Walk to
    Devens
    1.77 mi • 37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 166 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B, Bus line GREEN LINE E, Bus line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 46 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Devens?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Government Center station near Boston College in Newton to Government Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Government Center station near Devens in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Devens in Boston by subway and train is about 2 hr 46 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Government Center station, which is closest to Devens in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Boston College to Devens?

    The ride from Boston College to Devens costs $14.65.

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