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How to get from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Chinatown Gate to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

35min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    3 min
  • 7
    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 Chinatown Gate to Tufts University by bus and subway via 501 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University in Medford, take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

41min$6.65
Bus - 501501
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chinatown Gate
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Chinatown Gate to Tufts University

The distance between Chinatown Gate, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown Gate 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 Chinatown Gate

Chinatown Gate is located at Chinatown Gate, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to Chinatown Gate:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Boylston
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Chinatown Gate:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Chinatown Gate:

  • Lincoln St @ Essex St
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

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
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd

Alternative route from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University by bus and subway via 501 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University in Medford, take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

41min$6.65
Bus - 501501
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chinatown Gate
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    28 min
  • 7
    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 Chinatown Gate to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 501, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Chinatown Gate and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near Chinatown Gate in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Chinatown Gate in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Chinatown Gate to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near Chinatown Gate in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Chinatown Gate and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the last subway from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University?

    The last subway from Chinatown Gate in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is the Green Line E line. It leaves the Boylston station at 8:18 PM.

  • When is the first train from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University?

    The first train from Chinatown Gate in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 12:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University?

    The ride from Chinatown Gate to Tufts University costs $4.10.