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

By bus and subway

To get from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the PETER PAN bus from Union Station Springfield station to South Station Boston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 44 min.

164min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Union Station Springfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 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
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and subway via PETER PAN, RED LINE and 94

To get from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the PETER PAN bus from Union Station Springfield station to South Station Boston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Union Station Springfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University

The distance between Springfield Union Station, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 103.16 mi, which can typically be travelled in 164 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield Union 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 Springfield Union Station

Springfield Union Station is located at Springfield Union Station, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Union Station Springfield.

Train stations close to Springfield Union Station:

  • Springfield

Bus stations close to Springfield Union Station:

  • Union Station Springfield
  • Springfield Union Station
  • Main / Worthington

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 @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • George St @ Wedgemere Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via PETER PAN, RED LINE and 94

To get from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the PETER PAN bus from Union Station Springfield station to South Station Boston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Union Station Springfield

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Station Springfield
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Boston (Logan Airport)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station Boston
    120 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 164 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct bus between Springfield Union Station and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from Union Station Springfield station near Springfield Union Station in Boston to Boston (Logan Airport) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Boston (Logan Airport) station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Springfield Union Station in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 2 hr 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Springfield Union Station to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the Union Station Springfield stop near Springfield Union Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Springfield Union Station and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Boston (Logan Airport) station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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