Boston Area Transportation

Public transportation exists in abundance in the Boston area.  Below you'll find some helpful links and tips for navigating your way around Boston!  

BC Shuttle Bus

Zipcar offers hourly rentals of a variety of cars (from minis to BMWs to SUVs to Scions) conveniently parked in an around Boston College and the greater Boston area.  Great for doing grocery shopping or day trips out of town.  BC Students get discounted membership -- it's only $25 for an annual membership plus the cost of rentals.  Rentals begin at $12/hour, and include gas and insurance.

The MBTA - Boston's Public Transportation System

• MBTA The Massachusetts Bay Transport Authority (The MBTA) is Massachusetts’s public transportation system. It offers travel by subway, train, bus, and boat through the greater Boston area and beyond.  Boston College offers discounted student MBTA passes. 
• Check out our Quick Guide to Getting Around Boston!

Train

• Amtrak