There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Lechmeretram D
1h 25m$2Tram, line 86 bus, line 96 bus
- Take the tram from Riverside to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
1h 31m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Tufts Universitytaxi 10.3 mi
18 min$30–45Drive 10.3 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Tufts Universitycar 10.3 mi
18 min$2–3
Riverside (Station) to Tufts University by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Medford/Tufts via Lechmere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Tufts University is 17 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University without a car is to tram which takes 1h 25m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University, including transfers.
Riverside (Station) to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lechmere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Tufts University is 10 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Tufts University.
There are 1853+ hotels available in Tufts University.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Lechmere every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 59 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Tram from Riverside to Lechmere
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Riverside to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Reservoir to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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