The average bus between Needham and Tufts University takes 1h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 14m. There is a bus service every few hours from Needham to Tufts University. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Needham and Tufts University. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Needham is at 7:52 PM which arrives into Tufts University at 9:06 PM. All services require a transfer at Watertown Sq Terminal and take an average of 1h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Needham station and arriving at Tufts University station via Watertown Sq Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.
Needham to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ May St station.
Needham to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
The distance between Needham and Tufts University is 16.4 km. The road distance is 25 km.
You can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University via Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 1h 35m.