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How to get fromBoston College to Cambridgeby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston College to Cambridge by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston College to Babcock Streettram tram B
    29 min
    $3

  2. Line 86 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvardbus bus 86
    45 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston College to Cambridgetaxi taxi 5.4 mi
    14 min
    $19–24

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston College to Cambridgewalk walk 5 mi
    1h 36m

  5. Tram via Union Square

    1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Union Squaretram tram D
    1h 9m
    $3

Boston College to Cambridge by foot and tram

Calendar1189Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.4 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston College to Babcock Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvard every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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