How to get from North Shore Mall to Tufts University by bus and subway?

By bus and subway

To get from North Shore Mall to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the PB bus from Peabody Logan Express station to Terminal B Stop 1 – Lex Drop Off station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BB bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 11 min.

131min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PBPB
Bus - BBBB
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Peabody Logan Express

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peabody Logan Express
    ID PB
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - PBPB
    Wait for bus
    PB
    All Terminals
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Terminal B Stop 1 – Lex Drop Off
    ID 91
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal B - Arrivals Stop 2, Lex Pick Up
    ID 78
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - BBBB
    Wait for bus
    BB
    Back Bay
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dartmouth St Opposite Back Bay Station
    ID BBMBTA
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    400 yd • 5 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
    33 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, subway and train

To get from North Shore Mall to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 435 bus from Opp 10 Sylvan St station to Salem 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

119min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 435435
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Opp 10 Sylvan St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opp 10 Sylvan St
    ID 4596
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 435435
    Wait for bus
    435
    Salem Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 9
    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 North Shore Mall to Tufts University

The distance between North Shore Mall, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 29.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 131 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Shore Mall 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 North Shore Mall

North Shore Mall is located at North Shore Mall, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Peabody Logan Express.

Bus stations close to North Shore Mall:

  • Peabody Logan Express
  • Opp 10 Sylvan St
  • 10 Sylvan St

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 Boston Ave @ Winthrop St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd

Related Routes

By bus, subway and train

To get from North Shore Mall to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 435 bus from Opp 10 Sylvan St station to Salem 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 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

119min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 435435
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Opp 10 Sylvan St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Opp 10 Sylvan St
    ID 4596
    0.52 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 435435
    Wait for bus
    435
    Salem Depot
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem
    22 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #148 | North Station
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 9
    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 North Shore Mall to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 131 minutes, using Bus line PB, Bus line BB, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North Shore Mall to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 435, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between North Shore Mall and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North Shore Mall to Tufts University?

    The PB bus line goes from Peabody Logan Express station near North Shore Mall in Boston to All Terminals station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till All Terminals station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Shore Mall to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between North Shore Mall in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 2 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North Shore Mall to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the PB bus from the Peabody Logan Express stop near North Shore Mall in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between North Shore Mall and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the All Terminals station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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