How to get from Central Avenue to Tufts University" by bus and subway?

From Central Avenue to Tufts University" by bus and subway

To get from Central Avenue to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

69min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Tufts University" by bus and subway via 240, RED LINE and 94

To get from Central Avenue to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 240 bus from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

73min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
    ID 14211
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central Avenue to Tufts University"

The distance between Central Avenue, Medford and Tufts University", Medford is approximately 13.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue

Central Avenue is located at Central Avenue, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave @ Central Ave Station.

Subway stations close to Central Avenue:

  • Milton
  • Valley Road
  • Butler

Bus stations close to Central Avenue:

  • Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
  • Central Ave And Elliot St
  • Eliot St @ Central Ave - Central Ave Sta

Public transit stations close to Tufts University", Medford

Tufts University" is located at 419 Boston Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is College Ave @ Boston Ave.

Subway stations close to Tufts University":

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

Train stations close to Tufts University":

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Tufts University":

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Tufts University" by bus and subway via 240, RED LINE and 94

To get from Central Avenue to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 240 bus from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

73min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
    ID 14211
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    8 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    47 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    290 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Central Avenue to Tufts University"?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Avenue to Tufts University"?

    The alternative route takes 73 minutes, using Bus line 240, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Avenue and Tufts University"?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Avenue to Tufts University"?

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Avenue to Tufts University" by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Avenue in Milton and Tufts University" in Medford by subway and bus is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Avenue to get to Tufts University"?

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Avenue and Tufts University"?

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Central Avenue to Tufts University"?

    The ride from Central Avenue to Tufts University" costs $4.10.