How to get from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From 280 Boylston St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Chestnut Hill station to Reservoir 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 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from 280 Boylston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

87min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chestnut Hill
    1.06 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    30 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    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 280 Boylston St to Tufts University

The distance between 280 Boylston St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 280 Boylston 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 280 Boylston St to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (280 Boylston 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 280 Boylston St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct subway between 280 Boylston St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Chestnut Hill station near 280 Boylston St in Newton to Reservoir station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Reservoir station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between 280 Boylston St in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 280 Boylston St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Chestnut Hill station near 280 Boylston St in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 280 Boylston St and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Reservoir stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University?

    The ride from 280 Boylston St to Tufts University costs $2.40.

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