How to get from South Station to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From South Station to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

40min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
    Summer Street
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Tufts University by subway

To get from South Station to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

39min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
    Summer Street
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Tufts University

The distance between South Station, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at Summer Street, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ Atlantic Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Boston South Station

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Tufts University, Medford

Tufts University is located at 1953 College Ave, Medford, MA, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd

Related Routes

From South Station to Tufts University by subway

To get from South Station to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

39min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
    Summer Street
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Tufts University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station in Boston to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Porter stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the first subway from South Station to Tufts University?

    The first subway from South Station in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Green Line E. It leaves the Park Street station at 8:23 PM.

  • When is the first train from South Station to Tufts University?

    The first train from South Station in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 1:25 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station to Tufts University?

    The ride from South Station to Tufts University costs $4.10.