What is the cheapest way to get from Somerville to Tufts University?

The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Tufts University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Somerville to Tufts University?

The fastest way to get from Somerville to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $9 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Somerville and Tufts University?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Medford St @ School St and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between Somerville and Tufts University?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gilman Square and arriving at Medford/Tufts. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Somerville to Tufts University?

The distance between Somerville and Tufts University is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Somerville to Tufts University without a car?

The best way to get from Somerville to Tufts University without a car is to line 80 bus which takes 12 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Somerville to Tufts University?

The line 80 bus from Medford St @ School St to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd takes 8 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Somerville to Tufts University bus from?

Somerville to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford St @ School St station.

Where do I catch the Somerville to Tufts University train from?

Somerville to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Gilman Square station.

Where does the Somerville to Tufts University bus arrive?

Somerville to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd station.

Where does the Somerville to Tufts University train arrive?

Somerville to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Medford/Tufts station.

Where can I stay near Tufts University?

There are 1476+ hotels available in Tufts University.

Somerville to Tufts University - 4 ways to travel via line 80 bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Somerville to Tufts University by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 80 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Medford St @ School St to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 80
12 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Gilman Square to Medford/Tuftstram B / ...
15 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Somerville to Tufts Universitytaxi 2 mi
5 min
$9–11
Walk
1. Take the walk from Somerville to Tufts Universitywalk 2 mi
38 min

Somerville to Tufts University by bus and foot

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Distance: 1.9 mi
Duration: 12 min

What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Medford St @ School St to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Gilman Square to Medford/Tufts every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min.

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