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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 21 bus from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$4.10
Bus - 2121
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    1 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 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
    24 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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University by bus and subway via 240, RED LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 240 bus from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 $4.10.

71min$4.10
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 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
    24 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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 11.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd is located at Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd.

Subway stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd:

  • Shawmut
  • Butler
  • Milton

Bus stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd:

  • Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
  • Dorchester Ave And Galivan Blvd
  • Gallivan Blvd @ Hutchinson St

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 @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

Alternative route from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University by bus and subway via 240, RED LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 240 bus from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 $4.10.

71min$4.10
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 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
    24 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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 240, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 1 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University?

    The 21 bus line goes from Ashmont station near Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd in Boston to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Ashmont stop near Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University?

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Tufts University costs $4.10.