Harvard Square to Tufts University
How to get from Harvard Square to Tufts University on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Harvard Square to Tufts University
- Bus 96
- Take bus 96From Harvard, toward Medford Square15 stops, about 15 min
- Get off at Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green LineThe stop after College Ave @ Boston Ave
- Walk about 4 min to Tufts University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take bus 96 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes (19-25 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 96 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Harvard to Tufts
Step by step
- At Harvard, take bus 96 toward Medford Square.
- Ride about 15 min (15 stops). Get off at Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, the stop after College Ave @ Boston Ave.
- Walk about 4 min to Tufts University.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis, then bus 94 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 4 min: about 23 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:02 am | 1:15 am | About every 30 min | About 22 min |
| Saturday | 4:57 am | 1:28 am | About every 30 min | About 22 min |
| Sunday | 5:59 am | 1:02 am | About every 30 min | About 21 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves Harvard, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 96.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:15 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:30 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:28 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:02 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Know your stop. Get to the door after College Ave @ Boston Ave. The next stop is Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Medford/Tufts, the end of the Green Line E branch, is at the edge of the Tufts campus.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists Harvard as accessible. Harvard has 2 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Harvard Square to Tufts University: common questions
How do I get from Harvard Square to Tufts University by public transit?
Take bus 96 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 22 minutes (19-25 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Harvard Square to Tufts University?
About 22 minutes on the main route, or 19-25 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change buses?
No. Bus 96 goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often does bus 96 run?
About every 30 min on weekdays during the day, about every 30 min on Saturdays and about every 30 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from Harvard Square to Tufts University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Harvard at 1:15 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:30 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:28 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:02 am.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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