How to get from Boston College to Lexington, MA by bus and subway?

From Boston College to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 76 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

84min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston College to Lexington, MA by bus

To get from Boston College to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the 76 bus from West Service Rd @ Venner Rd station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

97min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7878
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Service Rd @ Venner Rd
    ID 2353
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Lexington, MA

The distance between Boston College, Lexington and Lexington, MA, Lexington is approximately 13.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Lexington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lexington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston College

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

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road
  • Cleveland Circle

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 Lexington, MA, Lexington

Lexington, MA is located at Lexington, MA, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Meriam St.

Bus stations close to Lexington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Meriam St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
  • Lexington Center (Arrive/Depart)

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From Boston College to Lexington, MA by bus

To get from Boston College to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 78 bus and finally take the 76 bus from West Service Rd @ Venner Rd station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

97min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7878
Bus - 7676
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    0.63 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Arlmont Village
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Service Rd @ Venner Rd
    ID 2353
    18 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Lincoln Lab
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 76.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston College to Lexington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 78, Bus line 76.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston College and Lexington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston College to Lexington, MA?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station near Boston College in Newton to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Lexington, MA in Lexington.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Lexington, MA in Lexington by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston College to get to Lexington, MA?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd stop near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston College and Lexington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA in Lexington.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Boston College to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Boston College to Lexington, MA costs $5.80.

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