There are 5 ways to get from Norwood to Boston College by train, tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, tram via Chestnut Hill
best- Take the train from Norwood Depot to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram D
1h 20m$5–11Drive 10.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Norwood to Boston Collegecar 10.7 mi
21 min$2–3Bus, line 51 bus
- Take the bus from 528 Washington St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Reservoirbus 51
2h 11m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Norwood to Boston Collegetaxi 10.7 mi
21 min$40–50Train, tram
- Take the train from Norwood Depot to Back Baytrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Boston Collegetram B
1h 26m$5–11
Norwood to Boston College by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Norwood to Boston College is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Norwood to Boston College is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Norwood to Boston College. However, there are services departing from 528 Washington St and arriving at Reservoir via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Norwood to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Norwood Depot and arriving at Chestnut Hill via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Norwood and Boston College is 20 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Norwood to Boston College without a car is to train and tram via Chestnut Hill which takes 1h 20m and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Norwood to Boston College, including transfers.
Norwood to Boston College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from 528 Washington St station.
Norwood to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Norwood Depot station.
Norwood to Boston College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
What companies run services between Norwood, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from 528 Washington St to Boston College via Forest Hills and Reservoir in around 2h 11m.
Train from Norwood Depot to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Copley to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Norwood Depot to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Copley to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from 528 Washington St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Norwood to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Norwood to Boston College is 11 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Norwood to Boston College.
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