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How to get from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Worcester Union Station to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University in Medford, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Back Bay station. Next, 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 18 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

138min$14.65
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester Union Station
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    90 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    450 yd • 6 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
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Worcester Union Station to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Boston Landing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus 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 5 min. The ride fare is $15.65.

125min$15.65
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester Union Station
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1049
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University

The distance between Worcester Union Station, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 49.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University by 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 Worcester Union Station

Worcester Union Station is located at Worcester Union Station, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Shrewsbury St + Leo Tuoro Way.

Bus stations close to Worcester Union Station:

  • Shrewsbury St + Leo Tuoro Way
  • Shrewsbury St + Mulberry St
  • Hub Center

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 @ Warner St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

From Worcester Union Station to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Boston Landing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus 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 5 min. The ride fare is $15.65.

125min$15.65
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester Union Station
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #510 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    78 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1049
    780 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct train between Worcester Union Station and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #510 | South Station station near Worcester Union Station in Worcester to Back Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Back Bay station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Worcester Union Station in Worcester and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Worcester Union Station to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #510 | South Station station near Worcester Union Station in Worcester.

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

    Get off the train at the Back Bay station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the train fare from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University?

    The ride from Worcester Union Station to Tufts University costs $14.65.

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