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How to get from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Washington St @ Forest Hills St station to Nubian station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL5 bus 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 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

70min$5.80
Bus - 4242
Bus - SL5SL5
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Washington St @ Forest Hills St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington St @ Forest Hills St
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    21 min
  • 6
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    120 yd • 2 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
    24 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 Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 42, SL4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Washington St @ Forest Hills 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 10 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

70min$5.80
Bus - 4242
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Washington St @ Forest Hills St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington St @ Forest Hills St
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    9 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 Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University

The distance between Washington St @ Forest Hills St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 70 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Washington St @ Forest Hills 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 Washington St @ Forest Hills St

Washington St @ Forest Hills St is located at Washington St @ Forest Hills St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Iffley Rd.

Subway stations close to Washington St @ Forest Hills St:

  • Green Street
  • Stony Brook
  • Jackson Square

Train stations close to Washington St @ Forest Hills St:

  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Washington St @ Forest Hills St:

  • Washington St @ Iffley Rd
  • Washington St @ Sylvia St
  • Washington St @ Ophir 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:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun 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
  • Main St @ Wellesley St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 42, SL4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 42 bus from Washington St @ Forest Hills 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 10 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

70min$5.80
Bus - 4242
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Washington St @ Forest Hills St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Washington St @ Forest Hills St
  • 2
    Bus - 4242
    Wait for bus
    42
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    9 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 Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line SL5, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 42, Bus line SL4, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Washington St @ Forest Hills St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 10 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University?

    The 42 bus line goes from Nubian station near Washington St @ Forest Hills St in Boston to Nubian station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Nubian station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Washington St @ Forest Hills St in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Washington St @ Forest Hills St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 42 bus from the Nubian stop near Washington St @ Forest Hills St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Washington St @ Forest Hills St and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Washington St @ Forest Hills St to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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