There are 5 ways to get from Chestnut Hill 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 @ Commonwealth Ave to Harvardbus 86
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
1h$2–4Tram via Lechmere
- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Lechmeretram D
1h 10m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chestnut Hill to Tufts Universitytaxi 7.4 mi
20 min$25–31Drive 7.4 mi
- Drive from Chestnut Hill to Tufts Universitycar 7.4 mi
20 min$2Tram
- Take the tram from Boston College to Medford/Tuftstram B
1h 12m$3
Chestnut Hill to Tufts University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Tufts University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $25 - $31.
No, there is no direct bus from Chestnut Hill to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston College and arriving at Medford/Tufts. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and Tufts University is 7 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to Tufts University without a car is to line 86 bus and line 96 bus which takes 1h and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 1h to get from Chestnut Hill to Tufts University, including transfers.
Chestnut Hill to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station.
Chestnut Hill to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.
Chestnut Hill to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Tufts University via Harvard and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 1h. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Chestnut Hill to Lechmere every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min.
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston College to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 25 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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More Questions & Answers
Chestnut Hill to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lechmere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to Tufts University is 7 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Chestnut Hill to Tufts University.
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