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

From Providence to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Providence to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the ACELA train from Providence station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

84min
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    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
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Providence to Tufts University

The distance between Providence, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 49.86 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Providence to Tufts University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Providence to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Providence) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct train between Providence 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 24 min.

  • Which train line goes from Providence to Tufts University?

    The ACELA train line goes from South Station near Providence in Boston to Davis Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Davis Sq. station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Providence in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 24 min.

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

    Get on the ACELA train from the South Station near Providence in Boston.

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

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

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