How to get from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University by bus?

From 503 Watertown St to Tufts University by bus

To get from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 59 bus from 498 Watertown 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 19 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

79min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7171
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from 498 Watertown St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    498 Watertown St
    ID 9492
    10 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
    8 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 503 Watertown St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from 503 Watertown St 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 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

101min$4.10
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from 503 Watertown St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    503 Watertown St
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    14 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
    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 503 Watertown St to Tufts University

The distance between 503 Watertown St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 8.28 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 503 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.

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From 503 Watertown St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 59 bus from 503 Watertown St 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 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

101min$4.10
Bus - 5959
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from 503 Watertown St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    503 Watertown St
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Needham Junction Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    14 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
    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 503 Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 71, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 59, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between 503 Watertown St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The 59 bus line goes from 498 Watertown St station near 503 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 503 Watertown St to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between 503 Watertown St in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 503 Watertown St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 59 bus from the 498 Watertown St stop near 503 Watertown St in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 503 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 503 Watertown St to Tufts University?

    The ride from 503 Watertown St to Tufts University costs $5.10.

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