How to get from Amherst College to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Amherst College to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Amherst College to Tufts University in Somerville, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Amherst College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    620 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    94 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    40 Talbot Ave
    540 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Amherst College to Tufts University

The distance between Amherst College, Somerville and Tufts University, Somerville is approximately 98.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 270 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Amherst College to Tufts University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somerville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Amherst College to Tufts University

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 270 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Amherst College and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Amherst College to Tufts University?

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Amherst College in Boston to Union Station Garage station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Union Station Garage station near Tufts University in Somerville.

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

    The total travel time between Amherst College in Boston and Tufts University in Somerville by bus, train and subway is about 4 hr 30 min.

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

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center stop near Amherst College in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Garage station, which is closest to Tufts University in Somerville.

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