How to get from Back Bay to Tufts University by subway?

From Back Bay to Tufts University by subway

To get from Back Bay to Tufts University in Medford, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

35min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    7 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
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 94 bus from College Ave @ Broadway - Powder House Sq station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

38min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Broadway
    ID 5012
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Broadway - Powder House Sq
    ID 5021
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Tufts University

The distance between Back Bay, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

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.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

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From Back Bay to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the 94 bus from College Ave @ Broadway - Powder House Sq station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

38min$5.80
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 8989
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Sullivan Square
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Broadway
    ID 5012
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Broadway - Powder House Sq
    ID 5021
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    1 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 89, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Tufts University?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till North Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Tufts University by subway?

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by subway is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Tufts University?

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

  • When is the last subway from Back Bay to Tufts University?

    The last subway from Back Bay in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is the Green Line E line. It leaves the Copley station at 8:14 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Tufts University?

    The ride from Back Bay to Tufts University costs $2.40.

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