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How to get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University by bus?

From Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University by bus

To get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave Opp School St station to Mcgrath Hwy @ Medford St station. Next, take the 80 bus from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar 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. The bus schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

30min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave Opp School St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave Opp School St
    ID 2594
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Lechmere
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgrath Hwy @ Medford St
    ID 2600
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St
    ID 2607
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University by bus via 87 and 96

To get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ School St station to Elm St @ Saint James Ave station. Next, take the 96 bus from Elm St @ Saint James Ave station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

24min$3.40
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ School St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerville Ave @ School St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Saint James Ave
    ID 2626
    8 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
    7 min
  • 6
    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 Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University

The distance between Somerville Ave @ School St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 3.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 30 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University by bus via 87 and 96

To get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ School St station to Elm St @ Saint James Ave station. Next, take the 96 bus from Elm St @ Saint James Ave station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Somerville Ave @ School St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

24min$3.40
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ School St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerville Ave @ School St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Saint James Ave
    ID 2626
    8 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
    7 min
  • 6
    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 Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 30 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 80.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 24 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Somerville Ave @ School St 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 Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University?

    The 87 bus line goes from Somerville Ave Opp School St station near Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville to Lechmere station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lechmere station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 30 min.

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

    Get on the 87 bus from the Somerville Ave Opp School St stop near Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville.

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

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

  • When is the first subway from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University?

    The first subway from Somerville Ave @ School St in Somerville to Tufts University in Medford is Green Line E. It leaves the Gilman Square station at 8:14 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Somerville Ave @ School St to Tufts University costs $3.40.

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