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

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 Haymarket 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
    Haymarket
    24 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
    21 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 36, ORANGE LINE and 89

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 ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Sullivan Square station to Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

91min$5.80
Bus - 3636
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
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
    Sullivan Square
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2738
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    720 yd • 9 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 14.95 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:

  • West Roxbury
  • Hersey
  • Roslindale Village

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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and subway via 36, ORANGE LINE and 89

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 ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Sullivan Square station to Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

91min$5.80
Bus - 3636
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
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
    Sullivan Square
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2738
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    720 yd • 9 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 91 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89.

  • 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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