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

From Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University by bus

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Central St station to Davis station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 21 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

21min$3.40
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Central St
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    3 min
  • 6
    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 @ Central St to Tufts University by bus via 87 and 80

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave Opp Central 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 22 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

22min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave Opp Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave Opp Central St
    ID 2591
    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
    7 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
    13 min
  • 7
    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 @ Central St to Tufts University

The distance between Somerville Ave @ Central St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 2.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 21 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St

Somerville Ave @ Central St is located at Somerville Ave @ Central St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Somerville Ave Opp Central St.

Subway stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St:

  • Gilman Square
  • Harvard Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Somerville Ave @ Central St:

  • Somerville Ave Opp Central St
  • 594 Somerville Ave
  • Somerville Ave @ Spring 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 Ball Square Station.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • George St @ Wedgemere Rd
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St

Alternative route from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University by bus via 87 and 80

To get from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave Opp Central 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 22 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

22min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave Opp Central St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave Opp Central St
    ID 2591
    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
    7 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
    13 min
  • 7
    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 @ Central St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 21 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 22 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Somerville Ave @ Central St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Somerville Ave @ Central St to Tufts University?

    The 87 bus line goes from Arlington Center station near Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Davis station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 21 min.

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

    Get on the 87 bus from the Arlington Center stop near Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville.

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

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

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

    The first subway from Somerville Ave @ Central St in Somerville to Tufts University in Medford is Green Line E. It leaves the Gilman Square station at 7:22 PM.

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

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