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How to get from 1 First Ave to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From 1 First Ave to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from 1 First Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 436 bus from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr station to Union St @ Joyce St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

100min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Ave Opp Centennial Dr
    ID 4591
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 436436
    Wait for bus
    436
    Central Square Via Lynnfield St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St @ Joyce St
    ID 7234
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynn Interim
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 10
    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 1 First Ave to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 436, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and RED LINE

To get from 1 First Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 436 bus from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr station to Union St @ Joyce St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

121min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Ave Opp Centennial Dr
    ID 4591
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 436436
    Wait for bus
    436
    Central Square Via Lynnfield St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St @ Joyce St
    ID 7234
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynn Interim
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 1 First Ave to Tufts University

The distance between 1 First Ave, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 22.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 1 First Ave to Tufts University by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to 1 First Ave

1 First Ave is located at 1 First Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is First Ave Opp Centennial Dr.

Bus stations close to 1 First Ave:

  • First Ave Opp Centennial Dr
  • First Ave @ Lynnfield St
  • 2 Centennial Dr

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 Boston Ave @ Winthrop St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd

Alternative route from 1 First Ave to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 436, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and RED LINE

To get from 1 First Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 436 bus from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr station to Union St @ Joyce St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

121min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    First Ave Opp Centennial Dr
    ID 4591
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 436436
    Wait for bus
    436
    Central Square Via Lynnfield St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St @ Joyce St
    ID 7234
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lynn Interim
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #24 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Charles/Mgh
    0.61 mi • 13 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 1 First Ave to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 436, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 1 First Ave to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 436, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 1 First Ave and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 1 First Ave to Tufts University?

    The 436 bus line goes from First Ave Opp Centennial Dr station near 1 First Ave in Peabody to Central Square Via Lynnfield St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Central Square Via Lynnfield St station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from 1 First Ave to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between 1 First Ave in Peabody and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 1 First Ave to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 436 bus from the First Ave Opp Centennial Dr stop near 1 First Ave in Peabody.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 1 First Ave and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Central Square Via Lynnfield St station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from 1 First Ave to Tufts University?

    The ride from 1 First Ave to Tufts University costs $11.10.