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Boston Common to Boston College

The T route from Boston Common to Boston College: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.

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Boston Common to Boston College

Trip timeabout54min
How oftenEvery 8 min
  • Green Line D
  1. Walk about 4 min to Park StreetFrom Boston Common
  2. Take a Green Line D trainToward Riverside12 stops, about 32 min
  3. Get off at Chestnut HillThe stop after Reservoir
  4. Walk about 18 min to Boston CollegeUse the Shopping center, Boston College exit

Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips

Quick answer: Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line D train to Chestnut Hill, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 54 minutes (51-56 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Chestnut Hill run every 8 min during the day.

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Step by step

  1. From Boston Common, walk about 4 min to Park Street.
  2. At Park Street, take a Green Line D train toward Riverside.
  3. Ride about 32 min (12 stops). Get off at Chestnut Hill, the stop after Reservoir.
  4. Walk about 18 min to Boston College. Use the Shopping center, Boston College exit.

Times and frequency

DayFirst tripLast tripHow often (daytime)Trip time
Monday-Thursday5:28 am1:13 amEvery 8 minAbout 54 min
Friday5:28 am2:07 amEvery 8 minAbout 54 min
Saturday5:37 am2:01 amEvery 9 minAbout 54 min
Sunday5:51 am1:00 amEvery 10 minAbout 54 min

First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Park Street, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Green Line trains to Chestnut Hill.

Late at night

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Boston College around 1:58 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.

Tips for this trip

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (Park Street and Chestnut Hill) as accessible. Park Street has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.

What it costs

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Boston Common to Boston College: common questions

How do I get from Boston Common to Boston College by public transit?

Walk about 4 min to Park Street, then take a Green Line D train to Chestnut Hill, and walk about 18 min. The trip takes about 54 minutes (51-56 min depending on the connection).

How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Boston College?

About 54 minutes on the main route, or 51-56 minutes depending on the connection.

Do I have to change trains?

No. A Green Line D train goes all the way, so it's one ride.

How often do Green Line trains to Chestnut Hill run?

Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 9 min on Saturdays and every 10 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.

What time is the last train from Boston Common to Boston College?

On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Park Street at 1:13 am and gets to Boston College around 1:58 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:07 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:01 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am.

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Official sources

Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:

Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.

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