How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University by bus and subway?

From Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University by bus and subway

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University in Brookline, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to East Somerville Station station. Next, take the 85 bus from Washington St @ Tufts St station to Mountfort St @ Lenox St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Boston University on the Moovit app.

52min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Bus - 8585
Walk to Boston University
Leaves from Medford/Tufts Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    North Station
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts St
    ID 2761
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Ruggles
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mountfort St @ Lenox St
    ID 1773
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Boston University
    Walk to
    Boston University
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station, Brookline and Boston University, Brookline is approximately 6.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 52 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Brookline – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Medford/Tufts Station) and destination (Boston University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University?

    The fastest way takes 52 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct subway between Medford/Tufts Station and Boston University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 52 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University?

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from East Somerville Station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to Washington St @ Tufts St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington St @ Tufts St station near Boston University in Brookline.

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Boston University in Brookline by subway and bus is about 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Medford/Tufts Station to get to Boston University?

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the East Somerville Station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Medford/Tufts Station and Boston University?

    Get off the subway at the Washington St @ Tufts St stop, which is closest to Boston University in Brookline.

  • How much is the subway fare from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University?

    The ride from Medford/Tufts Station to Boston University costs $2.40.

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