How to get from Tufts University to Porter Square by bus?

From Tufts University to Porter Square by bus

Take one direct bus from Tufts University to Porter Square in Cambridge: take the 87 bus from Holland St @ Cameron Ave station to Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is $1.70. The bus schedule from Tufts University may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Porter Square on the Moovit app.

11min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Walk to Porter Square
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
    Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr
    ID 2586
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to Porter Square
    Walk to
    Porter Square
    Massachusetts Avenue
    260 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tufts University to Porter Square

The distance between Tufts University, Cambridge and Porter Square, Cambridge is approximately 1.06 mi, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tufts University to Porter Square by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Cambridge – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tufts University to Porter Square

To check the bus schedule from Tufts University to Porter Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tufts University) and destination (Porter Square), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Bus line 87.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tufts University and Porter Square?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Tufts University in Somerville to Porter Square in Cambridge in 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tufts University to Porter Square?

    The 87 bus line goes from Holland St @ Cameron Ave station near Tufts University in Somerville to Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr station near Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tufts University to Porter Square by bus?

    The total travel time between Tufts University in Somerville and Porter Square in Cambridge by bus is about 11 min.

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

    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 Porter Square?

    Get off the bus at the Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr stop, which is closest to Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • When is the last bus from Tufts University to Porter Square?

    The last bus from Tufts University in Somerville to Porter Square in Cambridge is the Lechmere - Arlington Center line. It leaves the Holland St @ Cameron Ave stop at 7:52 PM.

  • When is the last subway from Tufts University to Porter Square?

    The last subway from Tufts University in Somerville to Porter Square in Cambridge is the Red Line line. It leaves the Davis Sq. station at 7:54 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Tufts University to Porter Square?

    The ride from Tufts University to Porter Square costs $1.70.

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