There are 4 ways to get from Boston College to Merrimack College by tram, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Andovertrain Haverhill Line
3h 21m$6–12Line 501 bus, bus, line 24 bus, line 9 bus
- Take the bus from Winship St @ Union St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 501
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to McG Abus 24
- Take the bus from McG D to Merrimack Collegebus 9
4h 39mDrive 27.9 mi
- Drive from Boston College to Merrimack Collegecar 27.9 mi
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston College to Merrimack Collegetaxi 27.9 mi
42 min$85–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Merrimack College is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Merrimack College is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Merrimack College. However, there are services departing from Winship St @ Union St and arriving at Merrimack College via Boston, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell and McG D. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Merrimack College. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill and arriving at Andover via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Boston College and Merrimack College is 33 miles. The road distance is 28 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Merrimack College without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 21m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Boston College to Merrimack College, including transfers.
Boston College to Merrimack College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Winship St @ Union St station.
Boston College to Merrimack College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.
Boston College to Merrimack College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Merrimack College, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston College to Merrimack College via Winship St @ Union St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell, McG D, and Merrimack College in around 4h 39m.
Tram from Chestnut Hill to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Andover
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from Winship St @ Union St to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Boston College to Merrimack College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Merrimack College is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Boston College to Merrimack College.
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