How to get from Alewife to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Alewife to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 11 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

11min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 6
    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

Alternative route from Alewife to Tufts University by bus and subway via RED LINE, 89 and 80

To get from Alewife to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Davis Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

17min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8080
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2697
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2736
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Tufts University

The distance between Alewife, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 1.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 11 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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 Alewife

Alewife is located at Alewife, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge (Ma).

Subway stations close to Alewife:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Alewife:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife:

  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Alewife Station
  • Rindge Ave @ Russell Field

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 @ Boston Ave.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alewife to Tufts University by bus and subway via RED LINE, 89 and 80

To get from Alewife to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Davis Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 17 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

17min$5.80
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Bus - 8080
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Josephine Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2697
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2736
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 11 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 17 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 89, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Tufts University?

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

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Tufts University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge to Davis Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Davis Sq. station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Alewife in Cambridge and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Davis Sq. stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the first subway from Alewife to Tufts University?

    The first subway from Alewife in Cambridge to Tufts University in Medford is Red Line. It leaves the Alewife station at 8:05 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Tufts University?

    The ride from Alewife to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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