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How to get from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 47 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd station to Green St @ Magazine St 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 43 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

43min$5.80
Bus - 4747
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University by subway

To get from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University in Medford, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston Univ. Central station to Government Center station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

55min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Boston Univ. Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston Univ. Central
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University

The distance between Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 4.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd 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.

Public transit stations close to Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd

Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd is located at Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Comm Ave @ Amory St.

Subway stations close to Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd:

  • Boston Univ. East
  • Hawes Street
  • Saint Marys Street

Bus stations close to Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd:

  • Comm Ave @ Amory St
  • Marsh Plaza
  • Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St

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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage

From Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University by subway

To get from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University in Medford, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston Univ. Central station to Government Center station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

55min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Boston Univ. Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boston Univ. Central
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 47, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University?

    The 47 bus line goes from Central Square station near Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd in Boston to Green St @ Magazine St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Green St @ Magazine St station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 47 bus from the Central Square stop near Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Green St @ Magazine St stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University?

    The ride from Commonwealth Ave @ University Rd to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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