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How to get fromTufts University to Walthamby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Tufts University to Waltham by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Porter to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    37 min
    $1–7

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tufts University to Walthamtaxi taxi 7.3 mi
    13 min
    $25–30

  3. Drive  7.3 mi

    1. Drive from Tufts University to Walthamcar car 7.3 mi
    13 min
    $2

  4. Line 96 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rdbus bus 96
    2. Take the train from Porter to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 14m
    $3–11

Tufts University to Waltham by foot, bus, and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.9 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Porter to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 12 min.

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