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 ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $27.35.

78min$27.35
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
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
    State Street
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    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
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Spectacle Island to Tufts University by ferry and subway via LONG WHARF FERRY, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE E

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 North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $29.75.

88min$29.75
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
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
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 10
    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 9.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 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.

Public transit stations close to Spectacle Island

Spectacle Island is located at Spectacle Island, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Georges Island.

Ferry stations close to Spectacle Island:

  • Georges Island
  • Pier 10
  • Quincy

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 @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • George St @ Wedgemere Rd
  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Spectacle Island to Tufts University by ferry and subway via LONG WHARF FERRY, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE E

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 North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $29.75.

88min$29.75
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
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
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    720 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 10
    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 Spectacle Island to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 88 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 18 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 Long Wharf North station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Long Wharf North 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 18 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 Long Wharf North 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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