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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 16 bus from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 Causeway St (East) station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

58min$4.10
Bus - 1616
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    20 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
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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 11.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance) 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.

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 16, Subway line ORANGE LINE, 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 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Tufts University?

    The 16 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 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 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills 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.