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There are 5 ways to get from Boston College to Tufts University by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 86 bus, line 96 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd to Harvardbus bus 86
    2. Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus bus 96
    1h 20m
    $2–4

  2. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Lechmeretram tram D
    2. Take the tram from Lechmere to Medford/Tuftstram tram E / ...
    1h 28m
    $2

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston College to Tufts Universitytaxi taxi 7 mi
    19 min
    $24–29

  4. Drive  7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston College to Tufts Universitycar car 7 mi
    19 min
    $2

  5. Tram via Copley

    1. Take the tram from Boston College to Copleytram tram B
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram tram E / ...
    1h 35m
    $2

Boston College to Tufts University by foot and tram

Calendar919Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 20m

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 Chestnut Hill, Lechmere, and Medford/Tufts in around 1h 28m.

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