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How to get fromTufts University to Charlestownby tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Tufts University to Charlestown by tram, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Lechmeretram tram E / ...
    21 min
    $3

  2. Line 80 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Lechmerebus bus 80
    27 min
    $1–5

  3. Tram, line 109 bus, line 93 bus

    1. Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to East Somervilletram tram E / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington St @ New Washington St to Sullivan Squarebus bus 109 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Bunker Hill St @ Green Stbus bus 93
    53 min
    $3–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tufts University to Charlestowntaxi taxi 4.3 mi
    9 min
    $16–19

  5. Line 89 bus, line 93 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq to Sullivan Squarebus bus 89 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Bunker Hill St @ Green Stbus bus 89/93 / ...
    49 min
    $2–4

  6. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Tufts University to Charlestownwalk walk 3.8 mi
    1h 12m

Tufts University to Charlestown by foot and tram

Calendar1142Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.8 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Medford/Tufts to Lechmere every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Lechmere hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 22 min.

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