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How to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

56min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University by subway

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

71min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    20 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
    26 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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University

The distance between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 13.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station 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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Central Ave @ Central Ave Station is located at Central Ave @ Central Ave Station, Medford and the nearest public transit station is River St Opp Cedar St.

Subway stations close to Central Ave @ Central Ave Station:

  • Milton
  • Central Avenue
  • Butler

Bus stations close to Central Ave @ Central Ave Station:

  • River St Opp Cedar St
  • River St @ Cedar St
  • River St And Taylor Ter

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 @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

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From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University by subway

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue 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 11 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

71min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    20 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
    26 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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University?

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton to Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University?

    The ride from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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