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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 12 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

72min$9.40
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    11 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
    18 min
  • 8
    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 Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by subway and train via NEEDHAM and GREEN LINE E

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Ruggles station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

84min$9.40
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
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
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    340 yd • 5 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
    37 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 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 72 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.

Train stations close to Highland Ave @ May St:

  • Needham Center
  • Needham Heights
  • Hersey

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 @ Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • College Ave @ Warner St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University by subway and train via NEEDHAM and GREEN LINE E

To get from Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Center station to Ruggles station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

84min$9.40
Walk to train station
Train - NEEDHAM
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
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    340 yd • 5 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
    37 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 Highland Ave @ May St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 72 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 84 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • 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 12 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 #5620 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till #5620 | 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 12 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 #5620 | 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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