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How to get fromAlewife Station to Boston Collegeby subway, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alewife Station to Boston College by subway, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, line 86 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Alewife to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rdbus bus 86
    1h 3m
    $3–7

  2. Drive 6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alewife Station to Boston Collegecar car 6 mi
    13 min
    $2

  3. Subway, tram via Chestnut Hill

    1. Take the subway from Alewife to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Chestnut Hilltram tram D
    1h 12m
    $5

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alewife Station to Boston Collegetaxi taxi 6 mi
    13 min
    $21–26

  5. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Alewife to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston Collegetram tram B
    1h 17m
    $5

Alewife Station to Boston College by subway, tram, and foot

Calendar921Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alewife Station to Boston College. However, you can take the subway to Harvard, walk to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, take the line 86 bus to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Alewife to Boston College via Park Street, Park Street, and Chestnut Hill in around 1h 12m.

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