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How to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University by bus?

From South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University by bus

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd 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 55 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

55min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 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
    15 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 South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from South Street station to Harvard Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 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 58 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

58min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 6666
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Ave.
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1378
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    24 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
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University

The distance between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University

To check the bus schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

From South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE B subway from South Street station to Harvard Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 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 58 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus schedule from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

58min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Bus - 6666
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Ave.
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1378
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    24 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
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Bus line 66, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St 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 South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd stop near South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St 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 South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University?

    The ride from South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St to Tufts University costs $3.40.