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How to get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus?

From Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Harvard station. Next, take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

52min$3.40
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

48min$5.80
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University

The distance between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave 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 Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave is located at Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave.

Subway stations close to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road
  • South Street

Bus stations close to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
  • Chestnut Hill Avenue - Commonwealth Ave @ Chestnut Hill Ave
  • Chestnut Hill Ave @ Englewood Ave

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 College Ave @ Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • College Ave @ Warner St

From Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

48min$5.80
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University?

    The 86 bus line goes from Harvard station near Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave in Boston to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Harvard stop near Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University?

    The ride from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University costs $3.40.