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How to get from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University by bus?

From Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University by bus

To get from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Watertown St @ Chapel St station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 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 3 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Chapel St @ Watertown St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

63min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Watertown St @ Chapel St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 18178
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 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

Alternative route from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University by bus via 71 and 96

To get from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Chapel St @ Watertown St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

62min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 18178
    0.87 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 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
    15 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 Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University

The distance between Chapel St @ Watertown St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 7.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chapel St @ Watertown 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 Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University by bus via 71 and 96

To get from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal 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 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Chapel St @ Watertown St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

62min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 18178
    0.87 mi • 19 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 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
    15 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 Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 71, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chapel St @ Watertown St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The 59 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Chapel St station near Chapel St @ Watertown St in Newton to Watertown Square Via Needham St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Square Via Needham St station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Chapel St @ Watertown St in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chapel St @ Watertown St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Watertown St @ Chapel St stop near Chapel St @ Watertown St in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Square Via Needham St stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Chapel St @ Watertown St to Tufts University costs $5.10.

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