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How to get from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 17 bus from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Pond St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

57min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2935
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Andrew
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrew
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    8 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
    26 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 Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 8, RED LINE and 96

To get from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 8 bus from Columbia Rd @ Pond St station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Pond St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

60min$5.80
Bus - 88
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Pond St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Pond St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Harbor Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jfk/Umass
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University

The distance between Columbia Rd @ Pond St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 8.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Rd @ Pond 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia Rd @ Pond St) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 8, RED LINE and 96

To get from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 8 bus from Columbia Rd @ Pond St station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Columbia Rd @ Pond St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

60min$5.80
Bus - 88
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Pond St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Pond St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Harbor Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jfk/Umass
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 17, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 8, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia Rd @ Pond St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University?

    The 17 bus line goes from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave station near Columbia Rd @ Pond St in Boston to Andrew station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Andrew station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Columbia Rd @ Pond St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Columbia Rd @ Pond St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave stop near Columbia Rd @ Pond St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Columbia Rd @ Pond St and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Columbia Rd @ Pond St to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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