How to get from Needham Heights to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Needham Heights to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Needham Heights to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

91min$11.10
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    45 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Needham Heights to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Needham Heights to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Ruggles station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

87min$9.40
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    470 yd • 6 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
    38 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 Needham Heights to Tufts University

The distance between Needham Heights, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 20.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 91 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Needham Heights to Tufts University by bus, 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 Needham Heights

Needham Heights is located at Needham Heights, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd.

Subway stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Eliot
  • Waban

Train stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Needham Center
  • Hersey
  • Wellesley Hills

Bus stations close to Needham Heights:

  • Highland Ave @ Mark Lee Rd
  • Highland Ave @ Avery Sq
  • Highland Ave @ Dana Pl

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 @ Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq
  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

Related Routes

From Needham Heights to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Needham Heights to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEEDHAM train from Needham Heights station to Ruggles station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

87min$9.40
Train - NEEDHAM
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Needham Heights

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Needham Heights
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #606 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    470 yd • 6 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
    38 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 Needham Heights to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 91 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line NEEDHAM, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct train between Needham Heights and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 31 min.

  • Which train line goes from Needham Heights to Tufts University?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #606 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till South Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Needham Heights to Tufts University by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Needham Heights in Needham and Tufts University in Medford by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 31 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #606 | South Station station near Needham Heights in Needham.

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

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

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Needham Heights to Tufts University?

    The ride from Needham Heights to Tufts University costs $11.10.