There are 3 ways to get from Merrimack College to Boston College by train, tram, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Chestnut Hilltram D
3h 32m$9–15Drive 28.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Merrimack College to Boston Collegecar 28.3 mi
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merrimack College to Boston Collegetaxi 28.3 mi
42 min$90–110
Merrimack College to Boston College by foot, bus, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merrimack College to Boston College is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Merrimack College to Boston College is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Merrimack College to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Chestnut Hill via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Merrimack College and Boston College is 40 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from Merrimack College to Boston College without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 32m and costs $9 - $16.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Merrimack College to Boston College, including transfers.
Merrimack College to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Merrimack College to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrimack College to Boston College is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Merrimack College to Boston College.
There are 1675+ hotels available in Boston College.
What companies run services between Merrimack College, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merrimack College to Boston College. However, you can walk to Merrimack College, take the line 9 bus to McGovern D, walk to Lawrence, take the train to North Station, walk to North Station, take the vehicle to Chestnut Hill, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can drive from Merrimack College to Boston College in around 42 min.
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from North Station to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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