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 BC 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 BC 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 BC Shuttle.
In order to advance these standards, the following is NOT permitted:
- 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)
- Smoking
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 BC 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 Avenue
Weekdays
7:00am - 5:00pm (Comm. Ave. Direct route)
Shuttles every 8-10 minutes.
(No service to McElroy, College Road, Main Gate until 5:00pm)
5:00pm - 2:00am (All Stops route)
Shuttles every 10-15 minutes
Saturday & Sunday
8:00am–11:30am (All Stops route)
Shuttles every 30 minutes
11:30am - 2:00am (All Stops route)
Shuttles every 10-15 minutes
All times are subject to change. Traffic, weather and other issues may cause delays or interruptions in service.
Newton Campus
Weekdays
7:00am - 5:00pm (Eagle Direct route)
Shuttles every 8-10 minutes.
(No service to McElroy, College Road, Duchesne until 5:00pm)
5:00pm - 6:00pm (Newton Eagle Limited route)
Shuttles every 10 minutes
6:00pm - 2:00am (Newton All Stops route)
Shuttles every 10-15 minutes
Saturday & Sunday
8:15am–11:00am (Newton Weekend Limited route)
Shuttles every 30 minutes
11:00am–1:45pm (Newton All Stops route)
Shuttles every 30 minutes
1:45pm–2:00am (Newton All Stops route)
Shuttles every 10-15 minutes
All times are subject to change. Traffic, weather and other issues may cause delays or interruptions in service. Track the shuttle live at bc.transloc.com.
Brookline Campus Route
Academic Year Schedule
Monday-Sunday
7:00am-12:00am - Shuttles every 40-45 minutes
*When heading to Chestnut Hill campus, the shuttle drops at the Reservoir T station by request only. When returning to Messina campus the shuttle will make a full stop at the Reservoir T station.
Travel time to/from Chestnut Hill Campus: 20 minutes
Round-trip travel time: 40 minutes
Times are approximate. Traffic and weather may cause changes in the schedule. Check Transloc 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.
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.
Law School Express
Direct service to Newton Campus from the Reservoir T stop:
- 7:00am
- 7:40am
- 8:35am
- 9:20am
Direct service to the Reservoir T stop from Newton Campus:
- 3:10pm
- 5:00pm
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.
Traffic and weather may cause changes in the schedule. Times are approximate. Check Transloc Rider for real-time bus location. The law express route is not in service during holidays and home football games.
Mall and Grocery Shuttle
Shuttle to Chestnut Hill Mall, Chestnut Hill Square (Wegmans), The Garage (movie theater) and The Street.
Saturdays - Shuttles depart every hour from 11:00am - 3:00pm from the Newton campus' Stuart loading dock stop. Passengers 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. Passengers 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.
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.
Holiday and Breaks Shuttle Schedule
Shuttles run on a modified schedule during holidays and breaks.
All times are subject to change. Check Transloc Rider for real-time bus location.
Summer Shuttle Schedule
BC shuttles run on a limited schedule during the summer.
**No service on Saturdays and Sundays.
7:30am-10:00am Bus every 55 minutes
10:00am-2:30pm NO SERVICE
2:30pm-5:30pm Bus every 55 minutes
The BC shuttles run on a modified schedule and route on a football home gameday. There is no service to Robsham and Conte stops (lower campus) during football games.
The Commonwealth shuttle pick-up location is on Commonwealth Ave. by the 2150 St. Thomas More Apartments.
The Newton shuttle pick-up location is on Beacon Street between McElroy shuttle stop and Campion gate.
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.
Free shuttles begins 3 hours before kick-off and stops 2 hours after end of game.
Questions, feedback, or lost and found
Email: Transportation@bc.edu