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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 28 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

88min$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
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 8
    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 2 bus lines and one subway line: 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 RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 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 9.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 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.

Public transit stations close to Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave

Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave is located at Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave.

Subway stations close to Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • Newton Highlands
  • Newton Centre
  • Eliot

Train stations close to Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • West Newton
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave:

  • Walnut St @ Commonwealth Ave
  • Walnut St @ Prospect Ave
  • Walnut St @ Homer 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 College Ave @ Boston Ave.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

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 2 bus lines and one subway line: 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 RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

75min$5.80
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
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
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 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 88 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 75 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 71, Subway line RED LINE.

  • 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 28 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 28 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.