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How to get fromWatertown to Tufts Universityby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Watertown to Tufts University by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waverley to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    33 min
    $1–7

  2. Line 71 bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Parker St to Harvardbus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus bus 96
    52 min
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watertown to Tufts Universitytaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    12 min
    $20–25

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Watertown to Tufts Universitywalk walk 5 mi
    1h 36m

  5. Line 71 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Parker St to Harvardbus bus 71
    2. Take the subway from Harvard to Davissubway subway Red Line
    39 min
    $5–7

Watertown to Tufts University by bus and foot

Calendar302Weekly Services
Duration52 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.3 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Waverley to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mt Auburn St @ Parker St to Tufts University via Harvard and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 52 min.

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