There are 5 ways to get from Belmont to Tufts University by train, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from Belmont to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
31 min$1–6Line 75 bus, line 96 bus
- Take the bus from 396 Concord Ave to Harvardbus 75 / ...
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
52 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Belmont to Tufts Universitytaxi 3.8 mi
7 min$14–18Walk
- Take the walk from Belmont to Tufts Universitywalk 3.6 mi
1h 9mTrain, line 96 bus
- Take the train from Belmont to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
36 min$2–11
Belmont to Tufts University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belmont to Tufts University is to line 75 bus and line 96 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Belmont to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $14 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Belmont to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from 396 Concord Ave and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belmont and arriving at Porter. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.
The distance between Belmont and Tufts University is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Belmont to Tufts University without a car is to train which takes 31 min and costs $1 - $6.
The train from Belmont to Porter takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Belmont to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from 396 Concord Ave station.
Belmont to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Belmont station.
The best way to get from Belmont to Tufts University is to train which takes 31 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 75 bus and line 96 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 52 min.
What companies run services between Belmont, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Belmont to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 396 Concord Ave to Tufts University via Harvard and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 52 min.
Train from Belmont to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Train from Belmont to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Bus from 396 Concord Ave to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Belmont to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
Belmont to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
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