South Station to Boston College
How to get from South Station to Boston College on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
South Station to Boston College
- Red Line
- Green Line B
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife2 stops, about 3 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take a Green Line B trainToward Boston College21 stops, about 45 min
- Get off at Boston CollegeThe stop after South Street
- Walk about 12 min to Boston College
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B train to Boston College, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 68 minutes (64-71 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Boston College run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to BC
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through Downtown Crossing, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to a Green Line B train toward Boston College.
- Ride about 45 min (21 stops). Get off at Boston College, the stop after South Street.
- Walk about 12 min to Boston College.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:25 am | 1:04 am | Every 8 min | About 68 min |
| Friday | 5:25 am | 1:58 am | Every 8 min | About 68 min |
| Saturday | 5:29 am | 1:57 am | Every 10 min | About 69 min |
| Sunday | 6:07 am | 1:00 am | Every 11 min | About 69 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Green Line trains to Boston College (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:04 am and gets to Boston College around 1:57 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:58 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:57 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
- Check the branch letter. C trains and D trains and E trains from Park Street don't go to Boston College.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after South Street. The next stop is Boston College. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at Park Street. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Green Line B.
- Boston College is the end of the Green Line B branch, which has many street-level stops and is the slowest branch.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station, Park Street and Boston College) as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way. Changing between subway lines is free.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
South Station to Boston College: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Boston College by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B train to Boston College, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 68 minutes (64-71 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Boston College?
About 68 minutes on the main route, or 64-71 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B train to Boston College, and walk about 12 min.
How often do Green Line trains to Boston College run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and every 11 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Boston College?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:04 am and gets to Boston College around 1:57 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:58 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:57 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:00 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Coolidge Corner, Brookline
- South Station to Longwood Medical Area
- Logan Airport to Boston College
- South Station to Harvard Square
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Boston University
- South Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- South Station to Davis Square
- South Station to MIT
- South Station to Northeastern University
- All routes from South Station
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:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: Green Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Park Street station
- MBTA: Boston College station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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