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How to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St 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 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$4.10
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 131, ORANGE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 131 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St 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 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University

The distance between Main St @ Melrose St, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 12.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Melrose St 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 Main St @ Melrose St

Main St @ Melrose St is located at Main St @ Melrose St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Linden Rd.

Train stations close to Main St @ Melrose St:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Main St @ Melrose St:

  • Main St @ Linden Rd
  • Main St Opp Linden Rd
  • Main St @ Lebanon St

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:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University by bus and subway via 131, ORANGE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 131 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St 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 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 9
    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 Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 131, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Melrose St and Tufts University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University?

    The 137 bus line goes from Oak Grove station near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Washington St @ Grove St station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Melrose St to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Oak Grove stop near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St @ Melrose St and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University?

    The ride from Main St @ Melrose St to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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