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How to get fromPorter Square Station to Boston Collegeby subway, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Porter Square Station to Boston College by subway, bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, line 86 bus

    best
    1. Take the subway from Porter to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rdbus bus 86
    59 min
    $3–7

  2. Drive 5.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Porter Square Station to Boston Collegecar car 5.6 mi
    15 min
    $1–2

  3. Line 77 bus, line 86 bus

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd to Harvardbus bus 77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rdbus bus 86
    1h 6m
    $3–9

  4. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the tram from Park Street to Chestnut Hilltram tram D
    1h 8m
    $5

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porter Square Station to Boston Collegetaxi taxi 5.6 mi
    15 min
    $20–24

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to Boston Collegetram tram B
    1h 13m
    $5

Porter Square Station to Boston College by foot, subway, and tram

Calendar919Weekly Services
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.6 mi
  • Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Porter Square Station, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Porter Square Station to Boston College via Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd, Harvard, Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, and Chestnut Hill Ave @ Embassy Rd in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Park Street to Boston College every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min.

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