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How to get from Boston College to Tufts University" by subway?

From Boston College to Tufts University" by subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University" in Medford, take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Copley station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

73min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    36 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    340 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston College to Tufts University" by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 80 bus from Lechmere station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

84min$6.50
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston College to Tufts University"

The distance between Boston College, Medford and Tufts University", Medford is approximately 11.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston College to Tufts University" by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston College

Boston College is located at Boston College, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St.

Subway stations close to Boston College:

  • South Street
  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Chiswick Road

Bus stations close to Boston College:

  • Boston College - Commonwealth Ave @ Lake St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St
  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave @ South St

Public transit stations close to Tufts University", Medford

Tufts University" is located at 419 Boston Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is College Ave @ Warner St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University":

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

Train stations close to Tufts University":

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Tufts University":

  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • George St @ Burget Ave

From Boston College to Tufts University" by bus and subway

To get from Boston College to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE B subway from Boston College station to Chestnut Hill Ave. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 80 bus from Lechmere station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

84min$6.50
Subway - GREEN LINE B
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Boston College

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston College
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE B
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE B
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Chestnut Hill Ave.
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Reservoir
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    38 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    16 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE B, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston College and Tufts University"?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The GREEN LINE B subway line goes from Government Center station near Boston College in Newton to Copley station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Copley station near Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston College to Tufts University" by subway?

    The total travel time between Boston College in Newton and Tufts University" in Medford by subway is about 1 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston College to get to Tufts University"?

    Get on the GREEN LINE B subway from the Government Center station near Boston College in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston College and Tufts University"?

    Get off the subway at the Copley station, which is closest to Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston College to Tufts University"?

    The ride from Boston College to Tufts University" costs $2.40.