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Boston College - Transportation - Transportation - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Best Ways to Get Around Town
  • The BC bus for nearby areas
  • The T
  • Veteran's Taxi (You can use Eagle Bucks to pay the fare)
Best Ways to Get to the Airport
  • A taxi ride to the airport costs about $30
  • BC occasionally offers shuttles during major holidays and breaks.
  • The T

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The public transportation system consists of the T— Boston’s version of a subway—and the BC bus. The BC bus can go either to Newton or to Cleveland Circle, where restaurants, a few bars, and pharmacies are located. It can be quicker than the T, depending on where you are going. It also depends on the time of day.

The T will take you pretty much anywhere in Boston, but it is not the quickest subway ever invented. It can be a long day if you decide to take the T from BC to downtown, but for shorter rides at off-peak times, the T is the way to go. Most T fares are a couple dollars, and the T shuts down after 2 a.m. Still, while it is working, it’s the cheapest way to get around town. Cabs are common and convenient; after all, they just take you right to your door instead of having to wait at some bus or T stop. They can also be somewhat cheap if you and a whole bunch of friends cram into them, but try to use them only for nights out, and rely on the T during the day.

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Transportation at Boston College

jcbordieri

Social Work and Youth Services '13

2.7
C+

Subway

Boston College is the last stop on the green line, thus it takes a long time to get to downtown Boston. BC offers a shuttle, however I have never taken it. It appears to show up consistently.

May 06, 2012

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Transportation at Boston College

bostonlover

Psychology '13

4.6
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Shuttle Buses Are Probably Best Bet

Public transportation at BC mainly comes in the form of shuttle buses. The bus makes various stops around campus and even makes a stop at the T(above-ground railway). The bus comes about every 15-20 minutes depending on the time of day. Buses stop running at 2:00 every night and the best thing is its completely free. Walking is also a fine option, but since the school is on a hill sometimes the bus is the way to go. Also if you are unable to make it to class due to an injury (broken foot, sprained ankle), they is a complimentary car from the infirmary that will pick you up and drop you off with a quick call.

Apr 30, 2012

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Transportation at Boston College

han399475

Social Sciences '15

5.0
A+

Transportation Everywhere

The campus has its own shuttle that goes around the campus, the off-campus housing, and to the nearest subway T-stop to take you into Boston. There is another T-stop line at the base of lower campus which is convenient as well.

Feb 24, 2012

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User rating for Boston College - Transportation is 4.6 out of 5 based on 27 user reviews.

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Campus ShuttleWhat's This?

BC Bus

Weekdays 7 a.m.–2 a.m.

Weekends 8 a.m.–2 a.m.

Public TransitWhat's This?

MBTA

runs until 2 a.m

Nearest AirportWhat's This?

Logan International Airport

The airport is approximately 20 minutes driving from Boston College.

(617) 567-7844

www.massport.com/logan-airport

Nearest Passenger BusWhat's This?

Greyhound

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Nearest Passenger TrainWhat's This?

Amtrak

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