How to get from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 44 bus from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St station to Ruggles 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Bus - 4444
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    13 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 Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 44, SL4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 44 bus from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St station to Nubian station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL4 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

65min$5.80
Bus - 4444
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6537
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    210 yd • 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
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University

The distance between Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St 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 Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St

Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St is located at Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St.

Subway stations close to Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St:

  • Jackson Square
  • Stony Brook

Train stations close to Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St:

  • Four Corners/Geneva
  • Uphams Corner

Bus stations close to Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St:

  • Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St
  • Humboldt Ave @ Wyoming St
  • Humboldt Ave @ Munroe St

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 Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 44, SL4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 44 bus from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St station to Nubian station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL4 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

65min$5.80
Bus - 4444
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St
  • 2
    Bus - 4444
    Wait for bus
    44
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    6 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Essex St
    ID 6537
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    210 yd • 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
    28 min
  • 9
    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 Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 44, Bus line SL4, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St 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 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University?

    The 44 bus line goes from Ruggles station near Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Ruggles station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 44 bus from the Ruggles stop near Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Humboldt Ave @ Townsend St to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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