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 19 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Tufts Medical Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

19min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE 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
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Harvard Square
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    13 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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Tufts Medical Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

27min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
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
    70 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
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    120 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
    11 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 3.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 19 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.

Subway schedule from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge

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

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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 27 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Tufts Medical Center may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Cambridge on the Moovit app.

27min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL5SL5
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
    70 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
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    120 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
    11 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 19 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 27 minutes, using Bus line SL5, Subway 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 19 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Tufts Medical Center to Harvard Square station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Harvard Square 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 19 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 Downtown Crossing 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 Harvard Square station, which is closest to Cambridge in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston?

    The first train from Tufts Medical Center to Cambridge in Boston is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 1:06 AM.

  • 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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