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How to get from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University by bus?

From 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University by bus

To get from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from 173 Oak St station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

88min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from 173 Oak St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    173 Oak St
    ID 81464
    0.78 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    23 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from Chestnut St @ Oak St station to Woodward St @ Boylston St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

112min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut St @ Oak St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut St @ Oak St
    ID 8146
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward St @ Boylston St
    ID 8152
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Eliot
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University

The distance between 250 First Ave (Bulfinch), Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 13.05 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from Chestnut St @ Oak St station to Woodward St @ Boylston St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway 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 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

112min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut St @ Oak St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut St @ Oak St
    ID 8146
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodward St @ Boylston St
    ID 8152
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Eliot
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 71, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University?

    The 59 bus line goes from 173 Oak St station near 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) in Needham to Watertown Square Via Needham St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Square Via Needham St station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) in Needham and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 59 bus from the 173 Oak St stop near 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Square Via Needham St stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University?

    The ride from 250 First Ave (Bulfinch) to Tufts University costs $5.10.