How to get from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University by bus?

From 495 Western Ave to Tufts University by bus

To get from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St 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 35 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

35min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Western Ave @ Mackin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    10 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
    13 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 495 Western Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St 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 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

34min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Western Ave @ Mackin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 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
    3 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 495 Western Ave to Tufts University

The distance between 495 Western Ave, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 4.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 495 Western 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 495 Western Ave

495 Western Ave is located at 495 Western Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave @ Mackin St.

Subway stations close to 495 Western Ave:

  • Packards Corner
  • Allston Street
  • Griggs Street

Bus stations close to 495 Western Ave:

  • Western Ave @ Mackin St
  • 450 Western Ave
  • 445 Western 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 @ Dearborn Rd.

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:

  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

Related Routes

From 495 Western Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Western Ave @ Mackin St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St 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 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

34min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Western Ave @ Mackin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 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
    3 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 495 Western Ave to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 34 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between 495 Western Ave and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University?

    The 86 bus line goes from Western Ave @ Mackin St station near 495 Western 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 495 Western Ave to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between 495 Western Ave in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 495 Western Ave to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Western Ave @ Mackin St stop near 495 Western Ave in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 495 Western 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 495 Western Ave to Tufts University?

    The ride from 495 Western Ave to Tufts University costs $3.40.

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