How to get from Fitchburg to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Fitchburg to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Fitchburg to Tufts University in Medford, take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Porter station. Next, take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

108min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Fitchburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fitchburg
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Fitchburg to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Fitchburg to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

100min$16.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Fitchburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fitchburg
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    75 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Fitchburg to Tufts University

The distance between Fitchburg, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 47.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Fitchburg to Tufts University by bus 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 Fitchburg

Fitchburg is located at Fitchburg, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg.

Bus stations close to Fitchburg:

  • Mart Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg
  • Fitchburg State University (Recreation Center)
  • Central Plaza (Market Basket), Fitchburg

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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

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From Fitchburg to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Fitchburg to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Fitchburg station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

100min$16.35
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Fitchburg

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Fitchburg
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    75 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Fitchburg to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Fitchburg to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 100 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct train between Fitchburg and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which train line goes from Fitchburg to Tufts University?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #408 | North Station station near Fitchburg in Fitchburg to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Fitchburg to Tufts University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Fitchburg in Fitchburg and Tufts University in Medford by train and bus is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Fitchburg to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #408 | North Station station near Fitchburg in Fitchburg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Fitchburg and Tufts University?

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the last train from Fitchburg to Tufts University?

    The last train from Fitchburg in Fitchburg to Tufts University in Medford is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the Fitchburg station at 7:03 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Fitchburg to Tufts University?

    The ride from Fitchburg to Tufts University costs $13.95.

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