There are 5 ways to get from Wellesley to Tufts University by train, subway, bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the subway from South Station to Davissubway Red Line
1h 15m$6–11Drive 13.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Tufts Universitycar 13.5 mi
26 min$3–4Bus, tram, line 86 bus, line 96 bus
- Take the bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Stationbus
- Take the tram from Woodland to Reservoirtram D
- Take the bus from Reservoir to Harvardbus 86
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
1h 55m$6–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Tufts Universitytaxi 13.5 mi
26 min$40–55Train, tram
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
1h 26m$6–11
Wellesley to Tufts University by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Tufts University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Davis via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.
The distance between Wellesley and Tufts University is 21 miles. The road distance is 13.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Tufts University without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 15m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Wellesley to Tufts University, including transfers.
Wellesley to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
Wellesley to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Tufts University is 14 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Wellesley to Tufts University.
There are 1764+ hotels available in Tufts University.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wellesley to Tufts University. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to South Station, take the subway to Davis, then walk to Tufts University. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cross St to Tufts University via Woodland MBTA Train Station, Woodland, Reservoir, Reservoir, Harvard, and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 1h 55m.
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Subway from South Station to Davis
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Woodland to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Copley to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cross St to Woodland MBTA Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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