What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Boston College?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Boston College is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Boston College?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Boston College is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Boston College?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Tremont St opp Tremont Pl. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Boston College?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Copley and arriving at Chestnut Hill. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Boston College?

The distance between Back Bay and Boston College is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.3 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Boston College without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Boston College without a car is to tram via Chestnut Hill which takes 42 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Boston College?

The tram from Copley to Chestnut Hill takes 25 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Boston College bus from?

Back Bay to Boston College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Boston College train from?

Back Bay to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Copley station.

Where does the Back Bay to Boston College bus arrive?

Back Bay to Boston College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Tremont St opp Tremont Pl station.

Where does the Back Bay to Boston College train arrive?

Back Bay to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Boston College?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Boston College is 5 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Back Bay to Boston College.

Where can I stay near Boston College?

There are 1768+ hotels available in Boston College.

Back Bay to Boston College - 5 ways to travel via tram, line 501 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Boston College by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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Tram via Chestnut Hill
best
1. Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram D
42 min
$3
Line 501 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Tremont St opp Tremont Plbus 57 / ...
53 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Boston Collegetaxi 5.2 mi
10 min
$19–23
Drive 5.2 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay to Boston Collegecar 5.2 mi
10 min
$1–2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Boston Collegetram B
48 min
$3

Back Bay to Boston College by tram and foot

919Weekly Services

42 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Copley to Chestnut Hill every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Tremont St opp Tremont Pl every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min.

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