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

From Boston College to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Medford, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: 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 96 bus from Harvard station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 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 Medford, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
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
    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
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St @ Main St
    ID 5040
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Medford, MA

The distance between Boston College and Medford, MA is approximately 8.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Medford, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston College to Medford, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Medford, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Medford, MA?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave. station near Boston College in Newton to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station near Medford, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College and Medford, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Medford, MA?

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave stop, which is closest to Medford, MA.

  • When is the first subway from Boston College to Medford, MA?

    The first subway from Boston College in Newton to Medford, MA in Medford is Green Line B. It leaves the Boston College station at 1:06 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston College to Medford, MA?

    The ride from Boston College to Medford, MA costs $2.40.

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