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How to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University by bus?

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University by bus

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal 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 52 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

52min$3.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 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
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

42min$5.80
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University

The distance between Watertown Sq Terminal, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 7.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Watertown Sq Terminal 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 Watertown Sq Terminal

Watertown Sq Terminal is located at Watertown Sq Terminal, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Mt Auburn St @ Main St.

Subway stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Newtonville
  • Belmont
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Watertown Sq Terminal:

  • Mt Auburn St @ Main St
  • Galen St @ Water St
  • Technology Way @ Watertown Yard

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:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

From Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

42min$5.80
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 10
    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 Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 71, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between Watertown Sq Terminal and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University?

    The 71 bus line goes from Harvard station near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Watertown Sq Terminal to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Harvard stop near Watertown Sq Terminal in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Watertown Sq Terminal and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University?

    The ride from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University costs $3.40.