There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley College to Boston College by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, tram
best- Take the bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Stationbus Rt201
- Take the tram from Woodland to Chestnut Hilltram D
1h 7m$4Drive 8.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley College to Boston Collegecar 8.4 mi
14 min$2–3Train, tram
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the tram from Blandford Street to Boston Collegetram B
1h 24m$5–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley College to Boston Collegetaxi 8.4 mi
14 min$28–35
Wellesley College to Boston College by foot, bus, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley College to Boston College is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley College to Boston College is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley College to Boston College. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Boston College via Blandford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
The distance between Wellesley College and Boston College is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Boston College without a car is to bus and tram which takes 1h 7m and costs $5.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Wellesley College to Boston College, including transfers.
Wellesley College to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
Wellesley College to Boston College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley College to Boston College is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Wellesley College to Boston College.
There are 1660+ hotels available in Boston College.
What companies run services between Wellesley College, MA, USA and Boston College, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wellesley College to Boston College. However, you can walk to Cross St, take the bus to Woodland MBTA Train Station, walk to Woodland, take the vehicle to Chestnut Hill, then walk to Boston College. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wellesley College to Boston College via Wellesley Square, Lansdowne, Blandford Street, and Boston College in around 1h 24m.
Tram from Woodland to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Wellesley Square to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Blandford Street to Boston College
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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