There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Boston College by subway, tram, taxi, car, or foot
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Subway, tram
best- Take the subway from Shawmut to Park Streetsubway Red Line
- Take the tram from Park Street to Boston Collegetram B
1h 16m$5Drive 7.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Boston Collegecar 7.2 mi
17 min$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Boston Collegetaxi 7.2 mi
17 min$25–30Walk
- Take the walk from Dorchester to Boston Collegewalk 6.7 mi
2h 10m
Dorchester to Boston College by subway, tram, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Boston College is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Boston College is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $25 - $30.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Boston College via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Dorchester and Boston College is 12 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Boston College without a car is to subway and tram which takes 1h 16m and costs $6.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Dorchester to Boston College, including transfers.
Dorchester to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shawmut station.
Dorchester to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Boston College is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Dorchester to Boston College.
There are 1705+ hotels available in Boston College.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Dorchester to Boston College. However, you can take the subway to Park Street, walk to Park Street, take the vehicle to Boston College, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Boston College.
Subway from Shawmut to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Park Street to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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