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

From Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University by bus

To get from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave 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 13 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

73min$5.10
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
  • 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
    16 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

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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

94min$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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    33 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
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University

The distance between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave 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 Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University

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

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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 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus schedule from Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

94min$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
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    33 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
    33 min
  • 9
    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 Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 71, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 1 hr 13 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 Watertown Square Via Needham St 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 Watertown Sq Terminal stop, 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 $5.10.

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