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How to get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by bus?

From Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by bus

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave 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 44 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

44min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    19 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
    13 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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University in Medford, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Chestnut Hill Ave. station to Copley station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

67min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    32 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    30 min
  • 6
    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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University

The distance between Chestnut Hill Ave., Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chestnut Hill 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 Chestnut Hill Ave.

Chestnut Hill Ave. is located at Chestnut Hill Ave., Medford and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave.

Subway stations close to Chestnut Hill Ave.:

  • Chiswick Road
  • South Street
  • Cleveland Circle

Bus stations close to Chestnut Hill Ave.:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
  • Chestnut Hill Avenue - Commonwealth Ave @ Chestnut Hill Ave
  • Chestnut Hill Ave @ Englewood Ave

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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • George St @ Wedgemere Rd
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd

From Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University in Medford, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Chestnut Hill Ave. station to Copley station. Next, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

67min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    32 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    30 min
  • 6
    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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chestnut Hill Ave. and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station near Chestnut Hill Ave. in Boston 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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Chestnut Hill Ave. in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chestnut Hill Ave. to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave stop near Chestnut Hill Ave. in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chestnut Hill Ave. 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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University?

    The ride from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University costs $3.40.