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How to get from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 12 bus from West Main St. @ East Main St. station to Ashmont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from West Main St. @ East Main St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

84min$4.10
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from West Main St. @ East Main St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Main St. @ East Main St.
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University by bus and subway via 12, RED LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 12 bus from West Main St. @ East Main St. station to Ashmont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from West Main St. @ East Main St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

88min$2.40
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from West Main St. @ East Main St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Main St. @ East Main St.
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 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
    26 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 West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University

The distance between West Main St. @ East Main St., Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 23.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University by bus and subway via 12, RED LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 12 bus from West Main St. @ East Main St. station to Ashmont Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from West Main St. @ East Main St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

88min$2.40
Bus - 1212
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from West Main St. @ East Main St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    West Main St. @ East Main St.
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont Station
    ID 738
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    19 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
    26 min
  • 9
    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 West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 12, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 12, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Main St. @ East Main St. and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University?

    The 12 bus line goes from Ashmont station near West Main St. @ East Main St. in Boston to Ashmont Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Ashmont Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between West Main St. @ East Main St. in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Main St. @ East Main St. to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Ashmont stop near West Main St. @ East Main St. in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Main St. @ East Main St. and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Ashmont Station stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University?

    The ride from West Main St. @ East Main St. to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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