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How to get from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 71 bus from Watertown Sq Terminal station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

54min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Leaves from Watertown Sq Terminal

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University by bus and subway via 504 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University in Medford, take the 504 bus from Water St @ Watertown Yard station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

70min$6.65
Bus - 504504
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Water St @ Watertown Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Water St @ Watertown Yard
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    300 yd • 4 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
    33 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 Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University

The distance between Water St @ Watertown Yard, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water St @ Watertown Yard 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 Water St @ Watertown Yard

Water St @ Watertown Yard is located at Water St @ Watertown Yard, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Galen St @ Water St.

Subway stations close to Water St @ Watertown Yard:

  • Boston College
  • South Street

Train stations close to Water St @ Watertown Yard:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Water St @ Watertown Yard:

  • Galen St @ Water St
  • Watertown Sq Terminal
  • Watertown St @ Aldrich Rd

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 @ Dearborn Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

Alternative route from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University by bus and subway via 504 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University in Medford, take the 504 bus from Water St @ Watertown Yard station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

70min$6.65
Bus - 504504
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Water St @ Watertown Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Water St @ Watertown Yard
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    300 yd • 4 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
    33 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 Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Water St @ Watertown Yard and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University?

    The 71 bus line goes from Watertown Sq Terminal station near Water St @ Watertown Yard in Watertown Town to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harvard station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Water St @ Watertown Yard in Watertown Town and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Water St @ Watertown Yard to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Watertown Sq Terminal stop near Water St @ Watertown Yard in Watertown Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Water St @ Watertown Yard and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University?

    The ride from Water St @ Watertown Yard to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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