How to get from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge by subway?

From Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge by subway

To get from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Tufts Medical Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

28min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Tufts Medical Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston, take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Temple Pl @ Washington St station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

33min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 6565
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge

The distance between Tufts Medical Center, Boston and Cambridge, Boston is approximately 3.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Tufts Medical Center

Tufts Medical Center is located at Tufts Medical Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr.

Subway stations close to Tufts Medical Center:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown
  • Park Street

Bus stations close to Tufts Medical Center:

  • Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
  • Tremont St @ Charles St S
  • Kneeland St @ Washington St

Public transit stations close to Cambridge, Boston

Cambridge is located at Cambridge, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island.

Subway stations close to Cambridge:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Cambridge:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Cambridge:

  • Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • Quincy St @ Broadway Opp Fogg Museum

Related Routes

From Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge by bus and subway

To get from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston, take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Temple Pl @ Washington St station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Harvard Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

33min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Leaves from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 6565
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge?

    The alternative route takes 33 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Tufts Medical Center and Cambridge in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Tufts Medical Center to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Cambridge in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Tufts Medical Center and Cambridge in Boston by subway is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Tufts Medical Center to get to Cambridge in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Tufts Medical Center in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Tufts Medical Center and Cambridge in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge?

    The ride from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge costs $2.40.

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