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How to get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway 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 23 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

83min$9.40
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    13 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

106min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University

The distance between Highland Ave @ May St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 17.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Highland Ave @ May St

Highland Ave @ May St is located at Highland Ave @ May St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ May St.

Subway stations close to Highland Ave @ May St:

  • Eliot

Train stations close to Highland Ave @ May St:

  • Needham Center
  • Needham Heights
  • Wellesley Hills

Bus stations close to Highland Ave @ May St:

  • Highland Ave @ May St
  • Needham Center
  • Highland Ave @ Oakland Ave

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 College Ave @ Professors Row.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave

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From Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

106min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Needham Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Needham Center
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    41 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    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 Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct train between Highland Ave @ May St and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from Needham Center station near Highland Ave @ May St in Needham to #620 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till #620 | South Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Highland Ave @ May St in Needham and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Highland Ave @ May St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the Needham Center station near Highland Ave @ May St in Needham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Highland Ave @ May St and Tufts University?

    Get off the train at the #620 | South Station station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the train fare from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University costs $9.40.

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