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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 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 48 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

108min$5.80
Bus - 238238
Subway - RED LINE
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

Alternative route from North St @ Union St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 12, 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 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union St. station to Ashmont Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

96min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
    ID 684
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 10
    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 23.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 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.

Public transit stations close to North St @ Union St

North St @ Union St is located at North St @ Union St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is North St @ N Main St.

Bus stations close to North St @ Union St:

  • North St @ N Main St
  • S. Main St. @ N. Main St.
  • North Main St And Turner Ln

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 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd.

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:

  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

Related Routes

Alternative route from North St @ Union St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 12, 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 12 bus from S. Main St. @ Union St. station to Ashmont Station 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 36 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

96min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from S. Main St. @ Union St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    S. Main St. @ Union St.
    ID 684
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    30 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 10
    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 108 minutes, using Bus line 238, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 96 minutes, using Bus line 12, 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 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 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 one bus line and one subway line 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 48 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 stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The ride from North St @ Union St to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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