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How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University by subway and train?

From Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University by subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown 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
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 6
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 8
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University by subway and train via GREEN LINE E and ACELA

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to Copley station. Next, take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown 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
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station, Boston and Brown University, Boston is approximately 49.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Medford/Tufts Station

Medford/Tufts Station is located at Medford/Tufts Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line.

Subway stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Porter
  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

Public transit stations close to Brown University, Boston

Brown University is located at Waterman Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer).

Train stations close to Brown University:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Brown University:

  • Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer)
  • Tunnel & Thayer (After Thayer)
  • Tunnel Before S Main

Related Routes

Alternative route from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University by subway and train via GREEN LINE E and ACELA

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University in Boston, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Medford/Tufts Station station to Copley station. Next, take the ACELA train from Back Bay - South End station to Providence station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min.

90min
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - ACELAACELA
Walk to Brown 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
    Heath Street
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    0.71 mi • 15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line ACELA.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University?

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line ACELA.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE E subway line goes from Heath Street station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till North Station station near Brown University in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Brown University in Boston by subway and train is about 1 hr 23 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE E subway from the Heath Street station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

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

    Get off the subway at the North Station station, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.

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