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

From Union Square to Tufts University by bus

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford: take the 80 bus from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

27min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St
    ID 2607
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Union Square to Tufts University by bus via 87 and 94

To get from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

25min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 6
    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 Union Square to Tufts University

The distance between Union Square, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 3.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union 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 Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Webster Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • Central
  • Lechmere
  • Sullivan Square

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station

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 Boston Ave @ Winthrop St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Union Square to Tufts University by bus via 87 and 94

To get from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 25 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

25min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 6
    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 Union Square to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 80.

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

    The alternative route takes 25 minutes, using Bus line 87, Bus line 94.

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

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Union Square in Somerville to Tufts University in Medford in 27 min.

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

    The 80 bus line goes from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St station near Union Square in Somerville to Arlington Center station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 27 min.

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

    Get on the 80 bus from the Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St stop near Union Square in Somerville.

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

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

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

    The first bus from Union Square in Somerville to Tufts University in Medford is Lechmere - Arlington Center. It leaves the Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St stop at 3:13 AM.

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

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

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