How to get from Tufts University to Boston by bus and subway?

From Tufts University to Boston by bus and subway

To get from Tufts University to Boston you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 87 bus from Holland St @ Cameron Ave station to Holland St @ Dover St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Temple Pl @ Washington St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Tufts University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

46min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Holland St @ Cameron Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Holland St @ Cameron Ave
    ID 2579
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Lechmere
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Holland St @ Dover St
    ID 2581
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tufts University to Boston

The distance between Tufts University and Boston is approximately 7.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 46 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tufts University to Boston by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Tufts University to Boston

To check the bus and subway schedule from Tufts University to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tufts University) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tufts University to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 46 minutes, using Bus line 87, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line SL5.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tufts University and Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tufts University to Boston?

    The 87 bus line goes from Holland St @ Cameron Ave station near Tufts University in Somerville to Holland St @ Dover St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Holland St @ Dover St station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tufts University to Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Tufts University and Boston by bus and subway is about 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Tufts University to get to Boston?

    Get on the 87 bus from the Holland St @ Cameron Ave stop near Tufts University in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Tufts University and Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Holland St @ Dover St stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Tufts University to Boston?

    The ride from Tufts University to Boston costs $2.40.

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