How to get from Boston College to Providence College by bus, subway and train?

From Boston College to Providence College by bus, subway and train

To get from Boston College to Providence College in Boston, you’ll need to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Copley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 57 bus from Gaspee at Providence Station station to Smith Before River station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Boston College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Providence College on the Moovit app.

109min
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 5757
Walk to Providence College
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston College
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gaspee at Providence Station
    ID 017265
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Centerdale Via Smith St
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith Before River
    ID 018855
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Providence College
    Walk to
    Providence College
    1 Cunningham Sq
    580 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Providence College

The distance between Boston College, Boston and Providence College, Boston is approximately 50.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Providence College by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Boston College to Providence College

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Boston College to Providence College using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston College) and destination (Providence College), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Train line ACELA, Bus line 57.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line, one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Providence College?

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

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Providence College in Boston by subway, train and bus is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the subway at the Copley stop, which is closest to Providence College in Boston.

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