Student rides
Boston College rides home, airport runs & game day
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts· four-year· 10,000–19,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Chestnut Hill and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Chestnut Hill connects to the relay grid near Boston, MA (6 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Chestnut Hill → Springfield, MA93 mi · $10–$20
- Chestnut Hill → Portland, ME114 mi · $15–$25
- Chestnut Hill → New Haven, CT140 mi · $20–$30
- Chestnut Hill → Albany, NY161 mi · $20–$35
- Chestnut Hill → Burlington, VT211 mi · $25–$50
- Chestnut Hill → New York, NY221 mi · $30–$50
- Chestnut Hill → Scranton, PA285 mi · $35–$65
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Chestnut Hill
Boston College student travel FAQ
- How do Boston College students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Chestnut Hill bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Chestnut Hill cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.