Whether traveling between campuses during the workday, or starting or ending the day's commute, Boston College students and employees enjoy access to the University's bus shuttle services.
All people riding the òòò½Ö±²¥ Shuttle have the right to expect a safe space waiting for the shuttle, a safe trip once on the shuttle, and reliable service. Boston College strives to make sure these three characteristics of high-quality transportation are consistently maintained.
In order to ensure the safety of all who ride the òòò½Ö±²¥ Shuttle, and in accordance with the Community Standards Policies of Boston College, we would like to remind students of these behavioral expectations while riding or waiting for the òòò½Ö±²¥ Shuttle.
In order to advance these standards, the following isÌýNOTÌý±è±ð°ù³¾¾±³Ù³Ù±ð»å:
- Physically aggressive behavior toward passengers or drivers, including pushing or forcing one’s way onto the bus
- Blocking, leaning on, holding open, or attempting to open doors
- Any form of physical contact with a bus driver
- Any form of inflammatory, disrespectful, or otherwise distracting speech directed toward a bus driver or fellow passengers
- Possession of open containers of alcohol
- Banging on or attempting to board a moving bus
- Damaging, defacing or in any way marring the interior or exterior of a bus
- Any costs associated with repairs or cleaning will be charged to the responsible student.
- Bringing pets on (only service animals will be allowed)
- SmokingÌý
Above all else, please demonstrate common courtesy and respect for those around you, and allow all members of the Boston College community to get the most out of the òòò½Ö±²¥ Shuttle service.
Failure to adhere to the standards listed above may result in one or more of the following:
- Removal from the shuttle
- Referral to the Boston College Student Conduct System for administrative or disciplinary action
- Prohibition from further use of the shuttle
Shuttle Routes and Schedules
Commonwealth Ave. Route
Weekdays
ÌýÌýÌýÌý7:00am - 5:00pm (Comm. Ave. Direct route)Ìý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Shuttles every 8-10 minutes.
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ÌýÌýÌýÌý5:00pm - 2:00am (All Stops route)Ìý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Shuttles every 10-15 minutes
Saturday & Sunday
ÌýÌýÌýÌý8:00am - 11:30amÌý(All Stops route)Ìý
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Shuttles every 30 minutes
ÌýÌýÌýÌý11:30am - 2:00amÌý(All Stops route)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Shuttles every 10-15 minutes
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All times are subject to change. Traffic, weather and other issues may cause delays or interruptions in service.
Newton Campus Route
Weekdays
ÌýÌýÌýÌý7:00am - 5:00pmÌý (Eagle DirectÌýroute)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShuttles every 8-10 minutes.
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý(No service to McElroy, College Road, Duchesne until 5:00pm)Ìý
ÌýÌýÌýÌý5:00pm - 6:00pmÌý (Newton Eagle Limited route)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShuttles every 10 minutes
ÌýÌýÌýÌý6:00pm - 2:00amÌý Ìý(Newton All Stops route)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShuttles every 10-15 minutes
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Saturday & Sunday
ÌýÌýÌýÌý8:15am–11:00amÌý (Newton Weekend Limited route)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShuttles every 30 minutes
ÌýÌýÌýÌý11:00am–1:45pmÌý Ìý(Newton All Stops route)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShuttles every 30 minutes
ÌýÌýÌýÌý1:45pm–2:00amÌý Ìý(Newton All Stops route)
ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýShuttles every 10-15 minutes
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All times are subject to change. Traffic, weather and other issues may cause delays or interruptions in service.ÌýTrack the shuttle live atÌý.
Brookline Campus Route
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Monday-Sunday
7:00am-12:00am - Shuttles every 40-45 minutes
Ìý *When heading to Chestnut Hill campus, the shuttle drops-off at the Reservoir T station by passenger request only. When returning to Messina campus the shuttle will make a full stop at the Reservoir T station.
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Travel time to/from Chestnut Hill Campus: 20 minutes
Round-trip travel time: 40 minutes
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Times are approximate. Traffic and weather may cause changes in the schedule.Ìý CheckÌýTransloc for real-time bus location.
Early AM Shuttles
Lower Campus to Cleaveland Circle
Direct service from Robsham stop to Reservoir station (Green line). Service runs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30am, 5:45am, and 6:05am.
Additional stops at Reservoir Apartments (2K) and Evergreen Cemetery by passenger request.
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Newton Campus to Lower Campus:
Direct service from Stuart stop to Conte Forum.
Service runs on Monday-Friday at 6:00am and 6:30am. Saturdays + Sundays at 7:00am and 7:30am.
Additional stops at Main Gate and Robsham by passenger request.
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Law School Express
Direct service to Newton Campus from the Reservoir T stop:
- 7:00am
- 7:40am
- 8:35am
- 9:20am
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Direct service to the Reservoir T stop from Newton Campus:Ìý
- 3:10pm
- 5:00pm
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Additional stops at Bank of America, Chestnut Hill Ave., South Street, and Greycliff Road bus stop by passenger request.
Please use the regular Newton Campus Shuttles while the Law Express is not in service.Ìý
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Traffic and weather may cause changes in the schedule. Times are approximate. Check for real-time bus location. The law express route is not in service during holidays and home football games.
Mall and Grocery Shuttle
ÌýShuttle to Chestnut Hill Mall, Chestnut Hill Square (Wegmans), The Garage (movie theater) and The Street.Ìý
Saturdays -ÌýShuttles depart every hour from 11:00am - 3:00pm from the Newton campus' Stuart loading dock stop.ÌýPassengers can also pick up the shuttle at Robsham, McElroy, College Road. Last shuttle departs at 3:00pm.
Sundays - Shuttles depart every hour from 11:00am - 4:00pm.ÌýPassengers can pick up the shuttle at Robsham, Conte, and McElroy Stops. College Road and Main Gate are for drop-off only. Last shuttle departs at 4:00pm.
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The Mall and Grocery shuttle is not in service during breaks and home football gamedays.
All times are approximate and are subject to change. Traffic, weather and other issues may cause delays or interruptions in service.Ìý
Holiday and Breaks Shuttle Schedule
Shuttles run on a modified schedule during holidays and breaks.
All times are subject to change. Check for real-time bus location.
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Summer Shuttle Schedule
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òòò½Ö±²¥ shuttles run on a limited schedule during the summer.
**No service on Saturdays and Sundays.
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7:30am-10:00amÌý Ìý ÌýBus every 55 minutes
10:00am-2:30pmÌýÌý Ìý NO SERVICEÌýÌý
2:30pm-5:30pmÌý Ìý Ìý Bus every 55 minutes
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The òòò½Ö±²¥ shuttles run on a modified schedule and route on a football home gameday.Ìý There is no service to Robsham and Gate E stops (lower campus) during football games. Campus reopens 4 hours after end of game.
Commonwealth shuttle pick-up location is on Commonwealth Ave. by the 2150 St. Thomas More Apartments.
Newton shuttle pick-up location is on Beacon Street between McElroy shuttle stop and Campion gate.
Brookline shuttle pick-up location is the College Rd. bus stop.
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Off-Campus Parking
- For Saturday games, parking lots open 4 hours prior to kick-off.
- For Friday games, parking lots open 3 hours prior to kick-off.Ìý Ìý
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Free shuttles begins 3 hours before kick-off and stops 2 hours after end of game.
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Questions, feedback, or lost and found
Email:ÌýTransportation@bc.edu