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How to get from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University by bus?

From Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University by bus

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 106 bus from Centre St @ Jackson St station to Malden Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 101 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Salem St Opp River St station to Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.10. The bus schedule from Main St @ Centre St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

40min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 106106
Bus - 101101
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Centre St @ Jackson St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre St @ Jackson St
    ID 15431
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 106106
    Wait for bus
    106
    Wellington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Malden Center
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp River St
    ID 5002
    12 min
  • 6
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    9 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University by bus via 101 and 96

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp River St station. Next, take the 96 bus from Salem St Opp River St station to Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Main St @ Centre St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

39min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malden Center
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp River St
    ID 5002
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University

The distance between Main St @ Centre St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 4.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University

To check the bus schedule from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main St @ Centre St) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Alternative route from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University by bus via 101 and 96

To get from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University in Medford, take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Salem St Opp River St station. Next, take the 96 bus from Salem St Opp River St station to Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $3.40. The bus schedule from Main St @ Centre St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

39min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 101101
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Malden Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Malden Center
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salem St Opp River St
    ID 5002
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 106, Bus line 101, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 101, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Centre St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University?

    The 106 bus line goes from Centre St @ Jackson St station near Main St @ Centre St in Malden to Wellington station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Wellington station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University by bus?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Centre St in Malden and Tufts University in Medford by bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Centre St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 106 bus from the Centre St @ Jackson St stop near Main St @ Centre St in Malden.

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

    Get off the bus at the Wellington stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Main St @ Centre St to Tufts University costs $5.10.