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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 2 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

145min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
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 Malls & Lynnfield St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St @ Joyce St
    ID 7234
    21 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
    #5032 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    26 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
    18 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 47 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

167min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
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 Malls & Lynnfield St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St @ Joyce St
    ID 7234
    21 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
    #5032 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    26 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 145 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 Main St @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

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 47 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

167min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 436436
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
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 Malls & Lynnfield St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union St @ Joyce St
    ID 7234
    21 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
    #5032 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    26 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 145 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 167 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 2 hr 25 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 Malls & Lynnfield St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Central Square Via Malls & 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 2 hr 25 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 Malls & 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.