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

From Springfield Union Station to Tufts University 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 37 min. The bus and subway schedule from Springfield Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

157min
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
    3 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
    22 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 from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University by bus and subway via PETER PAN, RED LINE and 96

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 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The bus and subway schedule from Springfield Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

162min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
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
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 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 157 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Springfield Union Station to Tufts University by bus and subway via PETER PAN, RED LINE and 96

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 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 42 min. The bus and subway schedule from Springfield Union Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

162min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
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
    Harvard Square
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 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 157 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • 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 37 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 37 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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