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How to get to Boston College by bus?

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Bus stations near Boston College

  • Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St,8 min walk,

Subway stations near Boston College

  • Chestnut Hill,25 min walk,
  • Chestnut Hill Ave.,31 min walk,

Bus lines to Boston College

  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE,Boston College - Kenmore,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE,Boston College - Blandford Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE,Boston College - Babcock Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE,Boston College - Washington Street,
  • GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE,Boston College - Packard's Corner,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Boston College?

    The closest stations to Boston College are:

    • Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St is 601 yards away, 8 min walk.
    • Chestnut Hill is 2117 yards away, 25 min walk.
    • Chestnut Hill Ave. is 2591 yards away, 31 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near Boston College?

    These bus lines stop near Boston College: 57, 86.

  • Which train line stops near Boston College?

    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER

  • Which subway line stops near Boston College?

    GREEN LINE B

  • What’s the nearest subway station to Boston College?

    The nearest subway station to Boston College is Chestnut Hill. It’s a 25 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to Boston College?

    The nearest bus stop to Boston College is Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St. It’s a 8 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to Boston College?

    The GREEN LINE D is the first subway that goes to Boston College. It stops nearby at 4:58 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to Boston College?

    The GREEN LINE B is the last subway that goes to Boston College. It stops nearby at 1:39 AM.

  • How much is the ferry fare to Boston College?

    The ferry fare to Boston College costs about $5.00.

  • How much is the subway fare to Boston College?

    The subway fare to Boston College costs about $2.40.

  • How much is the bus fare to Boston College?

    The bus fare to Boston College costs about $1.70.

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Boston CollegeBoston College (BC) is a private Jesuit research university in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Founded in 1863, the university has more than 9,300 full-time undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students. Although Boston College is classified as an R1 research university, it still uses the word "college" in its name to reflect its historical position as a small liberal arts college. Its main campus is a historic district and features some of the earliest examples of collegiate gothic architecture in North America. In accordance with its Jesuit heritage, the university offers a liberal arts curriculum with a distinct emphasis on formative education and service to others.The university offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and doctoral degrees through its eight colleges and schools: Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences, Carroll School of Management, Lynch School of Education and Human Development, Connell School of Nursing, Graduate School of Social Work, Boston College Law School, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry, Woods College of Advancing Studies. Boston College athletic teams are the Eagles. Their colors are maroon and gold and their mascot is Baldwin the Eagle. The Eagles compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in all sports offered by the ACC. The men's and women's ice hockey teams compete in Hockey East. Boston College's men's ice hockey team has won five national championships.Alumni and affiliates of the university include governors, ambassadors, members of Congress, scholars, writers, medical researchers, Hollywood actors, and professional athletes. Boston College has graduated 3 Rhodes, 22 Truman, and more than 171 Fulbright scholars. Other notable alumni include a U.S. Speaker of the House, a U.S. Secretary of State, and chief executives of Fortune 500 companies.
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