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How to get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL2 bus from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St station to South Station 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 54 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

54min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northern Ave Opp Harbor St
    ID 31256
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University by bus and subway via SLW, RED LINE and 96

To get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SLW bus from Silver Line Way station to South Station 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 52 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

52min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SLWSLW
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Silver Line Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Line Way
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SLWSLW
    Wait for bus
    SLW
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    12 min
  • 9
    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 Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University

The distance between Northern Ave @ Harbor St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 7.83 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northern Ave @ Harbor 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 Northern Ave @ Harbor St

Northern Ave @ Harbor St is located at Northern Ave @ Harbor St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Northern Ave Opp Harbor St.

Bus stations close to Northern Ave @ Harbor St:

  • Northern Ave Opp Harbor St
  • Drydock Ave @ Harbor St
  • Drydock Ave @ Design Center Place

Ferry stations close to Northern Ave @ Harbor St:

  • Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
  • World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA
  • Pier 10

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 Boston Ave @ Winthrop St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

Related Routes

Alternative route from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University by bus and subway via SLW, RED LINE and 96

To get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SLW bus from Silver Line Way station to South Station 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 52 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

52min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SLWSLW
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Silver Line Way

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Line Way
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - SLWSLW
    Wait for bus
    SLW
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    12 min
  • 9
    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 Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line SLW, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Northern Ave @ Harbor St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University?

    The SL2 bus line goes from Northern Ave Opp Harbor St station near Northern Ave @ Harbor St in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till South Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Northern Ave @ Harbor St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 54 min.

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

    Get on the SL2 bus from the Northern Ave Opp Harbor St stop near Northern Ave @ Harbor St in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the South Station stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Northern Ave @ Harbor St to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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