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How to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Elm St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Commercial St @ Elm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commercial St @ Elm St
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 236, RED LINE and 96

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Erickson St station to Quincy Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 24 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

84min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Commercial St @ Erickson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial St @ Erickson St
    ID 39678
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 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
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University

The distance between Commercial St @ Elm St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 19.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Commercial St @ Elm 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.

Public transit stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St

Commercial St @ Elm St is located at Commercial St @ Elm St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Commercial St @ Bower Rd.

Subway stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree
  • Braintree

Bus stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Commercial St @ Bower Rd
  • Commercial St @ John Paul Circle
  • Commercial St Opp John Paul Circle

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:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • Main St @ Wellesley St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 236, RED LINE and 96

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Erickson St station to Quincy Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway 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 24 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

84min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Commercial St @ Erickson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commercial St @ Erickson St
    ID 39678
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Center
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    34 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 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
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 236, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 89.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 236, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Commercial St @ Elm St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The 236 bus line goes from Braintree station near Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Braintree station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Commercial St @ Elm St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 236 bus from the Braintree stop near Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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