There are 4 ways to get from Boston College to Springfield by tram, bus, train (Amtrak), 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, bus
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Boylstontram D
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
3h 22m$16–29Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 16m$32–67Drive 83.3 mi
- Drive from Boston College to Springfieldcar 83.3 mi
1h 31m$16–22Tram, bus via Alewife
- Take the tram from Boston College to Park Streettram B
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
3h 56m$18–28
Boston College to Springfield by foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Springfield is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Boston College and Springfield is 97 miles. The road distance is 83.8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Springfield without a car is to tram and bus which takes 3h 22m and costs $16 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Boston College to Springfield, including transfers.
Boston College to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
Boston College to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Springfield is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Boston College to Springfield.
There are 98+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 24m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston College to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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