There are 4 ways to get from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Copleytram E / ...
- Take the tram from Copley to Chestnut Hilltram D
1h 9m$2Line 96 bus, line 86 bus
- Take the bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Harvardbus 96
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
1h 11m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA)taxi 7.4 mi
20 min$25–31Drive 7.4 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA)car 7.4 mi
20 min$2
Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $25 - $31.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA). However, there are services departing from College Ave @ Professors Row and arriving at Reservoir via Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA). However, there are services departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Chestnut Hill via Copley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.
The distance between Tufts University and Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) is 12 miles. The road distance is 7.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 9m and costs $3.
It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA), including transfers.
Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from College Ave @ Professors Row station.
Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill via Medford/Tufts and Copley in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill via College Ave @ Professors Row, Harvard, Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, Reservoir, and Reservoir in around 1h 11m.
Tram from Medford/Tufts to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Copley to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Copley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA) is 7 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Tufts University to Chestnut Hill Station (MBTA).
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