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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 96 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

51min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University by subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

59min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    26 min
  • 6
    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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Andrew
  • Savin Hill

Train stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Jfk/Umass
  • Newmarket
  • Uphams Corner

Bus stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Columbia Rd @ Buttonwood St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Mt Vernon St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Edison Green

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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

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From Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University by subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

59min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    26 min
  • 6
    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 Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University?

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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