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How to get from Boston College to Tufts University" by subway?

From Boston College to Tufts University" by subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University" in Medford, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Government Center station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

81min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Boston College
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    47 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
    23 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston College to Tufts University" by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 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 55 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

55min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Boston College
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Tufts University"
The distance between Boston College, Medford and Tufts University", Medford is approximately 11.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Tufts University" by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Boston College

Boston College is located at Boston College, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St.

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • Chestnut Hill
  • Chiswick Road
  • Cleveland Circle

Bus stations close to Boston College:

  • Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St
Public transit stations close to Tufts University", Medford

Tufts University" is located at 419 Boston Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is College Ave @ Warner St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University":

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

Train stations close to Tufts University":

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Tufts University":

  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • Winthrop St Opp Orchard St
  • Winthrop St @ Orchard St

From Boston College to Tufts University" by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 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 55 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

55min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Boston College
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Tufts University"?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Government Center station near Boston College in Newton to Government Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Government Center station near Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston College to Tufts University" by subway?

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Tufts University" in Medford by subway is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Tufts University"?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Government Center station near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston College and Tufts University"?

    Get off the subway at the Government Center station, which is closest to Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The ride from Boston College to Tufts University" costs $2.40.

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