How to get from Spectacle Island to Tufts University by ferry and subway?

From Spectacle Island to Tufts University by ferry and subway

To get from Spectacle Island to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 subway lines: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $27.35. The ferry and subway schedule from Spectacle Island may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

71min$27.35
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Aquarium
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    3 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Spectacle Island to Tufts University

The distance between Spectacle Island, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 10.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spectacle Island to Tufts University by ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Ferry And Subway schedule from Spectacle Island to Tufts University

To check the ferry and subway schedule from Spectacle Island to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Spectacle Island) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry and subway, 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 ferry and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Spectacle Island and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Spectacle Island to Tufts University?

    The LONG WHARF FERRY ferry line goes from Long Wharf North station near Spectacle Island in Boston to Aquarium station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Aquarium station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Spectacle Island to Tufts University by ferry and subway?

    The total travel time between Spectacle Island in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by ferry and subway is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Spectacle Island to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from the Long Wharf North station near Spectacle Island in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Spectacle Island and Tufts University?

    Get off the ferry at the Aquarium station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the ferry fare from Spectacle Island to Tufts University?

    The ride from Spectacle Island to Tufts University costs $27.35.

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