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. The subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

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. The subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

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.

Subway And Train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University

To check the subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Brown University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Medford/Tufts Station) and destination (Brown University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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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. The subway and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

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 North Station station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Back Bay - South End 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 North Station 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 Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.

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