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

From Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

82min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8196
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    28 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    30 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway via 59, GREEN LINE D and RED LINE

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

95min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8196
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University

The distance between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 15.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus and subway via 59, GREEN LINE D and RED LINE

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

95min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 8196
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    35 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The 59 bus line goes from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave station near Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton to Needham Junction Via Needham St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Needham Junction Via Needham St station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 59 bus from the Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave stop near Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton.

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

    Get off the bus at the Needham Junction Via Needham St station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University?

    The ride from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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