How to get from 37 Elm St to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From 37 Elm St to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from 37 Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 553 bus from Elm St @ River St station to Moody St @ Carter St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG 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 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

88min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Elm St @ River St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ River St
    ID 7654
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 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
    19 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 37 Elm St to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 553, FITCHBURG and RED LINE

To get from 37 Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 553 bus from Elm St @ River St station to Moody St @ Carter St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

60min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Elm St @ River St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ River St
    ID 7654
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 9
    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 37 Elm St to Tufts University

The distance between 37 Elm St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 16.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 37 Elm St 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 37 Elm St to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 553, FITCHBURG and RED LINE

To get from 37 Elm St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 553 bus from Elm St @ River St station to Moody St @ Carter St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

60min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Elm St @ River St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ River St
    ID 7654
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 9
    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 37 Elm St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 553, Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 37 Elm St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 553, Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between 37 Elm St 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 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 37 Elm St to Tufts University?

    The 553 bus line goes from Elm St @ River St station near 37 Elm St in Newton to Roberts station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Roberts station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from 37 Elm St to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between 37 Elm St in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 37 Elm St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 553 bus from the Elm St @ River St stop near 37 Elm St in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 37 Elm St and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Roberts station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from 37 Elm St to Tufts University?

    The ride from 37 Elm St to Tufts University costs $13.65.

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