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How to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Elm St station to Braintree 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 28 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

88min$4.10
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Commercial St @ Elm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commercial St @ Elm St
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    30 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 Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 236, RED LINE and 89

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Elm St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Commercial St @ Elm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commercial St @ Elm St
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University

The distance between Commercial St @ Elm St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 19.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Commercial St @ Elm 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 Commercial St @ Elm St

Commercial St @ Elm St is located at Commercial St @ Elm St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Commercial St @ Erickson St.

Subway stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Braintree
  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Commercial St @ Elm St:

  • Commercial St @ Erickson St
  • Commercial St Opp Erickson St
  • Elm St @ Jay 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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 236, RED LINE and 89

To get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 236 bus from Commercial St @ Elm St station to Braintree station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

81min$5.80
Bus - 236236
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Commercial St @ Elm St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Commercial St @ Elm St
  • 2
    Bus - 236236
    Wait for bus
    236
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Braintree
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 236, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 236, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct bus between Commercial St @ Elm St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The 236 bus line goes from Braintree station near Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Braintree station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Commercial St @ Elm St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 236 bus from the Braintree stop near Commercial St @ Elm St in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Commercial St @ Elm St and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Commercial St @ Elm St to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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