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How to get from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St station to Green St @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 27 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

27min$5.80
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Franklin St @ Sidney St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin St @ Sidney St
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green St @ Pearl St
    ID 2755
    1 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    6 min
  • 10
    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 Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University by bus and subway via RED LINE and 96

To get from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 96 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

29min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University

The distance between Franklin St @ Sidney St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 3.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 27 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin St @ Sidney St 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 Franklin St @ Sidney St

Franklin St @ Sidney St is located at Franklin St @ Sidney St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St.

Subway stations close to Franklin St @ Sidney St:

  • Blandford Street
  • Boston Univ. East
  • Kendall/MIT

Bus stations close to Franklin St @ Sidney St:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St
  • Green St @ Pearl St
  • Landsdowne/University Park

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
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

Alternative route from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University by bus and subway via RED LINE and 96

To get from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 96 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

29min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 27 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 29 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin St @ Sidney St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 27 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University?

    The 70 bus line goes from Waltham Center station near Franklin St @ Sidney St in Cambridge to Green St @ Pearl St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Green St @ Pearl St station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Franklin St @ Sidney St in Cambridge and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 27 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin St @ Sidney St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Waltham Center stop near Franklin St @ Sidney St in Cambridge.

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

    Get off the bus at the Green St @ Pearl St stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Tufts University costs $5.80.