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How to get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 22 bus from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St station to Jackson Square 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
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St
    ID 383
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    40 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
    14 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
    18 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University by bus and subway via 28, SL4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 28 bus from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington 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 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St
    ID 383
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    12 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
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    220 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
    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
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Public transit directions from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University

The distance between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 10.47 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance

Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance is located at Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd.

Subway stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance:

  • Green Street

Train stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance:

  • Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd
  • Franklin Park Loop @ Zoo Entrance
  • Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington 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 College Ave @ Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

Alternative route from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University by bus and subway via 28, SL4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 28 bus from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington 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 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2828
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St
    ID 383
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2828
    Wait for bus
    28
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    12 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
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    220 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
    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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 22, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line SL4, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University?

    The 22 bus line goes from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St station near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 22 bus from the Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St stop near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University?

    The ride from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University costs $4.10.