There are 4 ways to get from Boston College to Tufts University by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 86 bus, line 96 bus
best- Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvardbus 86
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
1h 20m$2–4Tram
- Take the tram from Boston College to Copleytram B
- Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
1h 34m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston College to Tufts Universitytaxi 6.9 mi
19 min$24–29Drive 6.9 mi
- Drive from Boston College to Tufts Universitycar 6.9 mi
19 min$2
Boston College to Tufts University by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Tufts University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $24 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston College to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Medford/Tufts via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Boston College and Tufts University is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Tufts University without a car is to line 86 bus and line 96 bus which takes 1h 20m and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Boston College to Tufts University, including transfers.
Boston College to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station.
Boston College to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston College station.
Boston College to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boston College to Tufts University via Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd, Harvard, and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston College to Tufts University via Boston College, Copley, and Medford/Tufts in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Boston College to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $0
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Boston College to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Tufts University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Boston College to Tufts University.
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