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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 52 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

52min$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
    28 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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

48min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
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
    28 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 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 52 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.

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From Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

48min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
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
    28 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 Chestnut Hill Ave. to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 52 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 48 minutes, using Bus line 86, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • 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 52 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 52 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.

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