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How to get fromMelrose to Boston Collegeby train, tram, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Melrose to Boston College by train, tram, bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, tram

    best
    1. Take the train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Stationtrain train Haverhill Line
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Chestnut Hilltram tram D
    1h 25m
    $4–10

  2. Drive 12 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melrose to Boston Collegecar car 12 mi
    24 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 137 bus, subway, line 109 bus, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Emerson St to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Sullivan Squaresubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Islandbus bus 109
    4. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rdbus bus 86
    1h 45m
    $6–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose to Boston Collegetaxi taxi 12 mi
    24 min
    $40–50

Melrose to Boston College by train, tram, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 15.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Melrose to Boston College. However, you can take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the vehicle to Chestnut Hill, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Emerson St to Boston College via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, and Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd in around 1h 45m.

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