There are 5 ways to get from Tufts University to Massachusetts 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 Medford/Tufts to Government Centertram E / ...
30 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadway @ Simpson Ave to Surface Rd @ Hanover Stbus 89/93
34 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Bostontaxi 4.9 mi
11 min$17–22Drive 4.9 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Bostoncar 4.9 mi
11 min$1–2Line 89 bus, line 92 bus
- Take the bus from Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq to Sullivan Squarebus 89 / ...
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Congress St opp North Stbus 92 / ...
59 min$2–4
Tufts University to Massachusetts by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Massachusetts is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Massachusetts is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $17 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway @ Simpson Ave and arriving at Surface Rd @ Hanover St. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Government Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Tufts University and Massachusetts is 5 miles. The road distance is 4.9 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Massachusetts without a car is to tram which takes 30 min and costs $3.
The tram from Medford/Tufts to Government Center takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Tufts University to Massachusetts bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway @ Simpson Ave station.
Tufts University to Massachusetts train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Tufts University to Massachusetts bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Surface Rd @ Hanover St station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Massachusetts, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Medford/Tufts to Government Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway @ Simpson Ave to Surface Rd @ Hanover St once daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 28 min.
Tram from Medford/Tufts to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Broadway @ Simpson Ave to Surface Rd @ Hanover St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to Congress St opp North St
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Tufts University to Massachusetts train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Massachusetts is 5 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Tufts University to Massachusetts.
There are 1822+ hotels available in Massachusetts.

