Kendall Square to Tufts University
Plain directions from Kendall Square to Tufts University, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
Kendall Square to Tufts University
- Red Line
- Bus 96
- Take the Red LineFrom Kendall/MIT, toward Alewife4 stops, about 11 min
- Change at Davis
- Take bus 96Toward Medford Square6 stops, about 4 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 the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis, then bus 96 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (25-30 min depending on the connection). On weekdays bus 96 runs about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from Kendall to Tufts
Step by step
- At Kendall/MIT, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 4 stops, about 11 min, through Central, Harvard and Porter, and get off at Davis.
- At Davis, change to bus 96 toward Medford Square.
- Ride 6 stops, about 4 min. 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 27 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Braintree to Park Street, then the Green Line to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 6 min: about 43 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-Thursday | 5:10 am | 12:51 am | About every 30 min | About 28 min |
| Friday | 5:10 am | 1:21 am | About every 30 min | About 28 min |
| Saturday | 5:04 am | 1:28 am | About every 30 min | About 28 min |
| Sunday | 6:21 am | 12:55 am | About every 30 min | About 27 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Kendall/MIT, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for bus 96 (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:51 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:30 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:28 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:55 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.
- Changing at Davis. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for bus 96.
- Medford/Tufts, the end of the Green Line E branch, is at the edge of the Tufts campus.
- Kendall/MIT station is on Main Street in Kendall Square, at the east end of MIT.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Kendall/MIT and Davis) as accessible. Kendall/MIT has 4 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway and bus. The subway is $2.40 one way, and a local bus is $1.70. Under an MBTA pilot that started September 1, 2026, you can change between bus and subway within 2 hours of your first tap and pay only the highest fare, if you use the same card or phone each time.
- 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.
Kendall Square to Tufts University: common questions
How do I get from Kendall Square to Tufts University by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis, then bus 96 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 4 min. The trip takes about 28 minutes (25-30 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Kendall Square to Tufts University?
About 28 minutes on the main route, or 25-30 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Davis. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis, then bus 96 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 4 min.
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 train from Kendall Square to Tufts University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Kendall/MIT at 12:51 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:30 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:21 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:28 am, and on Sunday nights at 12:55 am.
Related routes
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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:
- MBTA: Red Line
- MBTA: bus 96
- MBTA: Kendall/MIT station
- MBTA: Davis station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
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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