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

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston University to Tufts University by subway, tram, taxi, foot, or bus

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Central to Davissubway subway Red Line
    50 min
    $3

  2. Tram via Copley

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Boston University Central to Copleytram tram B
    2. Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram tram E / ...
    1h 2m
    $2

  3. Tram

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

  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 walk from Boston University to Tufts Universitywalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

  6. 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 13m
    $3–9

Boston University to Tufts University by foot and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.9 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Central to Davis every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 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 13m.

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