There are 6 ways to get from Boston College to Medford by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Union Squaretram D
1h 9m$3Line 86 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvardbus 86
- Take the bus from Harvard to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sqbus 96
1h 26m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston College to Medfordtaxi 8.2 mi
21 min$28–35Drive 8.2 mi
- Drive from Boston College to Medfordcar 8.2 mi
21 min$2–3Tram via Medford/Tufts
- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram D
- Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
1h 19m$2Tram via Medford/Tufts #2
- Take the tram from Boston College to Copleytram B
- Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
1h 24m$2
Boston College to Medford by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Medford is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Medford is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Medford. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd and arriving at 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chestnut Hill and arriving at Union Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Boston College and Medford is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Medford without a car is to tram which takes 1h 9m and costs $3.
The tram from Chestnut Hill to Union Square takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Boston College to Medford bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station.
Boston College to Medford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.
Boston College to Medford bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Medford, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Chestnut Hill to Union Square every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston College to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq via Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd and Harvard in around 1h 26m.
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Union Square
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Tram from Boston College to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston College to Medford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Union Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Medford is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Boston College to Medford.
There are 1484+ hotels available in Medford.

