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How to get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University by bus?

From Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University by bus

To get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Arsenal St @ Forge Rd station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Arsenal St @ Arlington St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

43min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Arsenal St @ Forge Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arsenal St @ Forge Rd
    ID 1442
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    19 min
  • 8
    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 Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University by bus via 86 and 96

To get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Arsenal St @ Arlington St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

48min$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
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 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
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Public transit directions from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University

The distance between Arsenal St @ Arlington St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 5.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arsenal St @ Arlington 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 Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University

To check the bus schedule from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arsenal St @ Arlington 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.

Alternative route from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University by bus via 86 and 96

To get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St 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 48 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Arsenal St @ Arlington St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

48min$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
    0.5 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    14 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arsenal St @ Arlington St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University?

    The 70 bus line goes from Arsenal St @ Forge Rd station near Arsenal St @ Arlington St in Watertown Town to University Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till University Park station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Arsenal St @ Arlington St in Watertown Town and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arsenal St @ Arlington St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Arsenal St @ Forge Rd stop near Arsenal St @ Arlington St in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arsenal St @ Arlington St and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Arsenal St @ Arlington St to Tufts University costs $5.10.