How to get from Dock Square to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Dock Square to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Dock Square to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD bus from Rockport Market station to West Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.40.

148min$13.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROADGLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Rockport Market

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockport Market
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROADGLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD
    Rose Baker Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Gloucester
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dock Square to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Dock Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to North Station station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

132min$14.65
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 7
    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 Dock Square to Tufts University

The distance between Dock Square, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 48.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dock Square to Tufts University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dock Square

Dock Square is located at Dock Square, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Shalin Liu Performance Center.

Train stations close to Dock Square:

  • Rockport

Bus stations close to Dock Square:

  • Shalin Liu Performance Center
  • Toad Hall Bookstore
  • Rockport Market

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 College Ave @ Dearborn Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

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From Dock Square to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Dock Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to North Station station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

132min$14.65
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 7
    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 Dock Square to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dock Square to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 132 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dock Square and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dock Square to Tufts University?

    The GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD bus line goes from Rockport Market station near Dock Square in Rockport to Rose Baker Senior Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Rose Baker Senior Center station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dock Square to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Dock Square in Rockport and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dock Square to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD bus from the Rockport Market stop near Dock Square in Rockport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dock Square and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Rose Baker Senior Center station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Dock Square to Tufts University?

    The ride from Dock Square to Tufts University costs $13.40.

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