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

From Boston College to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University in Somerville, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Boston College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

76min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston College
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
    ID 2406
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    40 Talbot Ave
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Tufts University

The distance between Boston College, Somerville and Tufts University, Somerville is approximately 7.97 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somerville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Boston College to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Boston College to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston College) and destination (Tufts University), 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 Boston College to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Tufts University?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Boston College station near Boston College in Newton to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Chestnut Hill Ave. station near Tufts University in Somerville.

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

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Tufts University in Somerville by subway and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Boston College station near Boston College in Newton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Chestnut Hill Ave. stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Somerville.

  • When is the first subway from Boston College to Tufts University?

    The first subway from Boston College in Newton to Tufts University in Somerville is Green Line B. It leaves the Boston College station at 1:06 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston College to Tufts University?

    The ride from Boston College to Tufts University costs $2.40.

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