How to get from Harvard Square to Tufts University by bus?

From Harvard Square to Tufts University by bus

Take one direct bus from Harvard Square to Tufts University in Medford: take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 19 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

19min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

14min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

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

The distance between Harvard Square, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 2.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Harvard Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Babcock Street
  • Central
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Bow St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Quincy St @ Harvard 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 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd
  • George St @ Wedgemere Rd
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave

Related Routes

From Harvard Square to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 14 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

14min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

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

    The fastest way takes 19 minutes, using Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Harvard Square to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 14 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard Square and Tufts University?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Tufts University in Medford in 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard Square to Tufts University?

    The 96 bus line goes from Harvard station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Medford Square station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard Square to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard Square to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 96 bus from the Harvard stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard Square and Tufts University?

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

  • When is the first bus from Harvard Square to Tufts University?

    The first bus from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Tufts University in Medford is Harvard - Medford Square. It leaves the Harvard stop at 3:10 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Harvard Square to Tufts University?

    The first subway from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Tufts University in Medford is Red Line. It leaves the Harvard Square station at 7:03 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard Square to Tufts University?

    The ride from Harvard Square to Tufts University costs $1.70.

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