There are 3 ways to get from Boston College to Roger Williams University by tram, train, taxi, or car
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Tram, train, taxi
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Copleytram D
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
- Take the taxi from Providence to Roger Williams Universitytaxi
2h 10m$59–667Drive 54 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston College to Roger Williams Universitycar 54 mi
1h 18m$10–14Tram, train
- Take the tram from Boston College to Boylstontram B
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 3m$42–59
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Roger Williams University is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Roger Williams University is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Roger Williams University. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Fall River Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Boston College and Roger Williams University is 67 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Roger Williams University without a car is to tram and train and taxi which takes 2h 10m and costs $55 - $700.
It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Boston College to Roger Williams University, including transfers.
Boston College to Roger Williams University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston College station.
Boston College to Roger Williams University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Roger Williams University is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Boston College to Roger Williams University.
There are 51+ hotels available in Roger Williams University.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Roger Williams University, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston College to Roger Williams University. However, you can walk to Chestnut Hill, take the vehicle to Copley, walk to Boston, take the train to Providence, then take the taxi to Roger Williams University. Alternatively, you can drive from Boston College to Roger Williams University in around 1h 18m.
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
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Tram from Boston College to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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