How to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 8 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

61min$2.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd
    ID 134
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Harbor Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jfk/Umass
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    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
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University

The distance between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 8, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University?

    The 8 bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd station near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston to Jfk/Umass station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Jfk/Umass station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd stop near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Tufts University costs $2.40.

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