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How to get fromBoston University to Tufts Universityby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Medford/Tuftstram tram B
    51 min
    $3

  2. Tram via Government Center

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Boston University East to Government Centertram tram B
    2. Take the tram from Government Center to Medford/Tuftstram tram E / ...
    1h
    $2

  3. Line 1 bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus bus 96
    1h 12m
    $3–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston University to Tufts Universitytaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    14 min
    $18–22

  5. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston University to Tufts Universitywalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

Boston University to Tufts University by foot and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.1 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Boston University East to Medford/Tufts once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 38 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston University to Tufts University via Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Harvard, and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 1h 12m.

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