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

By bus

To get from Sullivan Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Sullivan Square station to Washington St @ Boston St station. Next, take the 80 bus from Mcgrath Hwy @ Alston St station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

30min$3.40
Bus - 8686
Bus - 8080
Leaves from Sullivan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sullivan Square
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Boston St
    ID 2763
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgrath Hwy @ Alston St
    ID 2659
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and subway

To get from Sullivan Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Sullivan Square station to Washington St @ Tufts St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from East Somerville Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

27min$4.10
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Sullivan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sullivan Square
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts St
    ID 2761
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    9 min
  • 7
    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 Sullivan Square to Tufts University

The distance between Sullivan Square, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 3.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Sullivan Square to Tufts University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Sullivan Square

Sullivan Square is located at Sullivan Square, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge St @ Brighton St.

Subway stations close to Sullivan Square:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Lechmere
  • Community Collge

Bus stations close to Sullivan Square:

  • Cambridge St @ Brighton St
  • Broadway @ Mt Vernon St
  • Cambridge St @ Carter St

Public transit stations close to Tufts University, Medford

Tufts University is located at 1953 College Ave, Medford, MA, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

By bus and subway

To get from Sullivan Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Sullivan Square station to Washington St @ Tufts St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from East Somerville Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

27min$4.10
Bus - 8686
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Sullivan Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Sullivan Square
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts St
    ID 2761
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    9 min
  • 7
    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 Sullivan Square to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Sullivan Square to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 30 min.

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

    The 86 bus line goes from Reservoir station near Sullivan Square in Boston to Washington St @ Boston St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington St @ Boston St station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Sullivan Square in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Reservoir stop near Sullivan Square in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Boston St stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the first bus from Sullivan Square to Tufts University?

    The first bus from Sullivan Square in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Sullivan - Davis. It leaves the Sullivan Square stop at 12:43 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Sullivan Square to Tufts University?

    The first subway from Sullivan Square in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Green Line E. It leaves the East Somerville Station station at 12:49 AM.

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

    The ride from Sullivan Square to Tufts University costs $3.40.

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