How to get from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 36 bus from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway 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 19 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

79min$4.10
Bus - 3636
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Veterans Hospital West Roxbury
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    23 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

Alternative route from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University by bus and subway via 36, 39 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 36 bus from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

94min$5.80
Bus - 3636
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Veterans Hospital West Roxbury
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    360 Huntington Ave
    ID 81317
    26 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    38 min
  • 8
    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 Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University

The distance between Veterans Hospital West Roxbury, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 14.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury 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 Veterans Hospital West Roxbury

Veterans Hospital West Roxbury is located at Veterans Hospital West Roxbury, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Charles Park Rd @ Vfw Pkwy.

Train stations close to Veterans Hospital West Roxbury:

  • Highland
  • Roslindale Village
  • West Roxbury

Bus stations close to Veterans Hospital West Roxbury:

  • Charles Park Rd @ Vfw Pkwy
  • 17 Charles Park Rd
  • Spring St @ Va Hospital

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.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

Related Routes

Alternative route from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University by bus and subway via 36, 39 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 36 bus from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

94min$5.80
Bus - 3636
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Veterans Hospital West Roxbury
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    360 Huntington Ave
    ID 81317
    26 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    38 min
  • 8
    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 Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 39, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Veterans Hospital West Roxbury and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University?

    The 36 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Veterans Hospital West Roxbury in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Forest Hills station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Veterans Hospital West Roxbury in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 36 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Veterans Hospital West Roxbury in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Veterans Hospital West Roxbury and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University?

    The ride from Veterans Hospital West Roxbury to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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