How to get from Reading to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Reading to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Reading to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to Oak Grove 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 60 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

60min$9.40
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 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
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Reading to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Reading to Tufts University in Medford, take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Stearns Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

60min$8.70
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Stearns Ave
    ID 5292
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reading to Tufts University

The distance between Reading, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 16.58 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reading 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 Reading

Reading is located at Reading, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Reading.

Train stations close to Reading:

  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Reading:

  • Reading
  • Washington St @ Eliot St
  • Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq

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
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd

Related Routes

From Reading to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Reading to Tufts University in Medford, take the HAVERHILL train from Reading station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Stearns Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

60min$8.70
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Reading

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Reading
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Stearns Ave
    ID 5292
    15 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which train line goes from Reading to Tufts University?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from #1220 | North Station station near Reading in Reading to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Oak Grove station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Reading to Tufts University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Reading in Reading and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 60 min.

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

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the #1220 | North Station station near Reading in Reading.

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

    Get off the train at the Oak Grove station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The ride from Reading to Tufts University costs $9.40.

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