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There are 6 ways to get from Waltham to Tufts University by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    38 min
    $1–7

  2. Train, line 96 bus

    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus bus 96
    42 min
    $2–12

  3. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus bus 70
    1h 3m
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Tufts Universitytaxi taxi 7.2 mi
    12 min
    $25–30

  5. Drive  7.2 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Tufts Universitycar car 7.2 mi
    12 min
    $2

  6. Line 70 bus, line 71 bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Main St @ Cross Stbus bus 70
    2. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus bus 71
    3. Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus bus 96
    1h 12m
    $3–9

Waltham to Tufts University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration42 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.7 mi
  • Duration: 38 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Waltham to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 38 min.

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