How to get from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 553 bus from River St @ Lexington St station to Moody St @ Carter St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus and train schedule from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

60min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from River St @ Lexington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St @ Lexington St
    ID 7658
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    7 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    40 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
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University

The distance between Lexington St @ Rumford Ave, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 9.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 553, Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lexington St @ Rumford Ave and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University?

    The 553 bus line goes from River St @ Lexington St station near Lexington St @ Rumford Ave in Newton to Moody St @ Carter St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Moody St @ Carter St station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Lexington St @ Rumford Ave in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by bus and train is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 553 bus from the River St @ Lexington St stop near Lexington St @ Rumford Ave in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Lexington St @ Rumford Ave and Tufts University?

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

  • When is the first train from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University?

    The first train from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave in Newton to Tufts University in Medford is Fitchburg. It leaves the Waltham station at 1:34 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University?

    The ride from Lexington St @ Rumford Ave to Tufts University costs $8.70.

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