There are 4 ways to get from Newton to Tufts University by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 71 bus, line 96 bus
best- Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
54 min$2–4Tram
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Lechmeretram D
1h 14m$2Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newton to Tufts Universitytaxi 8.7 mi
16 min$29–35Drive 8.7 mi
- Drive from Newton to Tufts Universitycar 8.7 mi
16 min$2–3
Newton to Tufts University by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to Tufts University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Newton to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $29 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Watertown Sq Terminal and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Newton Centre and arriving at Medford/Tufts via Lechmere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Newton and Tufts University is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.7 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to Tufts University without a car is to line 71 bus and line 96 bus which takes 54 min and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 54 min to get from Newton to Tufts University, including transfers.
Newton to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Newton to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Newton Centre station.
Newton to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Tufts University via Harvard and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 54 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Newton Centre to Lechmere every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 49 min.
Tram from Newton Centre to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
Newton to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lechmere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to Tufts University is 9 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Newton to Tufts University.
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