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How to get from North St @ Union St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From North St @ Union St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from North St @ Union St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 238 bus from North St @ Union St station to Quincy Adams 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 37 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from North St @ Union St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

97min$4.10
Bus - 238238
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from North St @ Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North St @ Union St
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Adams
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    27 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

Alternative route from North St @ Union St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 238, RED LINE and 96

To get from North St @ Union St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 238 bus from North St @ Union St station to Quincy Adams station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from North St @ Union St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

107min$5.80
Bus - 238238
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from North St @ Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North St @ Union St
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Adams
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from North St @ Union St to Tufts University

The distance between North St @ Union St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 22.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North St @ Union 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from North St @ Union St to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from North St @ Union St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North St @ Union St) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from North St @ Union St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 238, RED LINE and 96

To get from North St @ Union St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 238 bus from North St @ Union St station to Quincy Adams station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from North St @ Union St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

107min$5.80
Bus - 238238
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from North St @ Union St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    North St @ Union St
  • 2
    Bus - 238238
    Wait for bus
    238
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Quincy Adams
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    37 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from North St @ Union St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 238, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from North St @ Union St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 238, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between North St @ Union 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 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from North St @ Union St to Tufts University?

    The 238 bus line goes from Quincy Center station near North St @ Union St in Randolph to Quincy Adams station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Quincy Adams station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between North St @ Union St in Randolph and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near North St @ Union St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 238 bus from the Quincy Center stop near North St @ Union St in Randolph.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from North St @ Union St to Tufts University?

    The ride from North St @ Union St to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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