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

From Boston College to Needham by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Needham in Boston, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Chestnut Hill station to Newton Highlands station. Next, take the 59 bus from Newton Highlands station to Needham Junction station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 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 Needham on the Moovit app.

51min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Walk to Needham
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
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Needham Junction
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to Needham
    Walk to
    Needham
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Needham

The distance between Boston College, Boston and Needham, Boston is approximately 8.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Needham 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 Needham

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 59.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Needham?

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

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Needham in Boston by subway and bus is about 51 min.

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

    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 Needham?

    Get off the subway at the Newton Highlands stop, which is closest to Needham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Boston College to Needham costs $2.40.

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