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 PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to South Station 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 46 min. The ride fare is $16.35.

106min$16.35
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Providence

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
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    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    74 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    19 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
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    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
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Providence to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Providence to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Haymarket station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

109min$14.65
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Providence

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  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
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    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    11 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
    21 min
  • 8
    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 Providence to Tufts University

The distance between Providence, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 49.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 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.

Public transit stations close to Providence

Providence is located at Providence, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Gaspee Opposite Providence Station.

Bus stations close to Providence:

  • Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
  • Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
  • Park Row West (Drop-Off Only)

Ferry stations close to Providence:

  • Providence, Ri

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 @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

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From Providence to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Providence to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Haymarket station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $14.65.

109min$14.65
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    11 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
    21 min
  • 8
    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 Providence to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • 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 46 min.

  • Which train line goes from Providence to Tufts University?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from #824 | South Station station near Providence in Boston 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 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 46 min.

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

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the #824 | South Station 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 South Station stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The ride from Providence to Tufts University costs $16.35.

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