There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Tufts University by bus, subway, tram, taxi, or foot
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Line 86 bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Market St @ Washington St to Harvardbus 86
- Take the subway from Harvard to Davissubway Red Line
42 min$5–7Line 86 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Market St @ Washington St to Harvardbus 86
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
55 min$2–4Tram
- Take the tram from Warren Street to Medford/Tuftstram B
1h 1m$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brighton to Tufts Universitytaxi 5.6 mi
16 min$20–24Walk
- Take the walk from Brighton to Tufts Universitywalk 5.3 mi
1h 42m
Brighton to Tufts University by bus, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Tufts University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $20 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Market St @ Washington St and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Warren Street and arriving at Medford/Tufts. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Brighton and Tufts University is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Tufts University without a car is to line 86 bus and subway which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 42 min to get from Brighton to Tufts University, including transfers.
Brighton to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Market St @ Washington St station.
Brighton to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Warren Street station.
Brighton to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Brighton, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Warren Street to Medford/Tufts once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market St @ Washington St to Tufts University via Harvard and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 55 min.
Subway from Harvard to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Warren Street to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Market St @ Washington St to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Market St @ Washington St to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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
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Brighton to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Medford/Tufts station.
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