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

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

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 23 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd 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 5 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

65min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Washington St @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 473
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    13 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

Alternative route from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 23, RED LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 23 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Washington St @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    24 min
  • 8
    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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University

The distance between Columbia Rd @ Washington St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Rd @ Washington 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St

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

Subway stations close to Columbia Rd @ Washington St:

  • Fields Corner

Train stations close to Columbia Rd @ Washington St:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Columbia Rd @ Washington St:

  • Washington St @ Columbia Rd
  • Columbia Rd @ Washington St
  • Washington St @ Joe L Smith Way

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 @ Dearborn Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • College Ave @ Warner St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 23, RED LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 23 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2323
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Washington St @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2323
    Wait for bus
    23
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    24 min
  • 8
    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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 23, Bus line SL4, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 23, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Columbia Rd @ Washington 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 5 min.

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

    The 23 bus line goes from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station near Columbia Rd @ Washington St in Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Ruggles station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Columbia Rd @ Washington St 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 23 bus from the Washington St @ Columbia Rd stop near Columbia Rd @ Washington St in Boston.

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

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

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

    The ride from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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