There are 5 ways to get from Natick to Tufts University by train, subway, bus, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Natick Center to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Davissubway Red Line
1h 20m$6–12Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Natick to Tufts Universitycar 16.6 mi
31 min$3–5Bus, line 89 bus
- Take the bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to College Ave @ Broadwaybus 89
1h 38m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Natick to Tufts Universitytaxi 16.6 mi
31 min$50–65Train, tram
- Take the train from Natick Center to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
1h 32m$6–12
Natick to Tufts University by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Tufts University is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Natick to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St and arriving at College Ave @ Broadway via Sullivan Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Natick to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Natick Center and arriving at Davis via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Natick and Tufts University is 24 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Tufts University without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 20m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Natick to Tufts University, including transfers.
Natick to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St station.
Natick to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
Natick to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Tufts University via Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St, Back Bay, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, and College Ave @ Broadway in around 1h 38m.
Train from Natick Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Subway from South Station to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Natick Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Tram from Copley to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to College Ave @ Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Natick to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Tufts University is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Natick to Tufts University.
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