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How to get from Wachusett Station to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Wachusett Station to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Wachusett Station to Tufts University in Medford, take the FITCHBURG train from Wachusett station to Porter station. Next, 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 2 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $13.95.

126min$13.95
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Wachusett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wachusett Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    10 min
  • 7
    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 Wachusett Station to Tufts University by bus and train via FITCHBURG, 77 and 80

To get from Wachusett Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Wachusett station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $15.65.

127min$15.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7777
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Wachusett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wachusett Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St
    ID 2282
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Lechmere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wachusett Station to Tufts University

The distance between Wachusett Station, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 51.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wachusett Station to Tufts University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wachusett Station

Wachusett Station is located at Wachusett Station, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Great Wolf Lodge.

Train stations close to Wachusett Station:

  • Wachusett

Bus stations close to Wachusett Station:

  • Great Wolf Lodge

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 Boston Ave @ Winthrop St.

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:

  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq

Alternative route from Wachusett Station to Tufts University by bus and train via FITCHBURG, 77 and 80

To get from Wachusett Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Wachusett station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 80 bus from Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $15.65.

127min$15.65
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7777
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Wachusett

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wachusett Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #414 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    83 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Medford St
    ID 2282
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Medford St @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2362
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Lechmere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    10 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    60 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wachusett Station to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wachusett Station to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 77, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct train between Wachusett Station and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 6 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wachusett Station to Tufts University?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #414 | North Station station near Wachusett Station in Fitchburg to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wachusett Station to Tufts University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Wachusett Station in Fitchburg and Tufts University in Medford by train and bus is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wachusett Station to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #414 | North Station station near Wachusett Station in Fitchburg.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wachusett Station and Tufts University?

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the first train from Wachusett Station to Tufts University?

    The first train from Wachusett Station in Fitchburg to Tufts University in Medford is Fitchburg. It leaves the Wachusett station at 12:00 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Wachusett Station to Tufts University?

    The ride from Wachusett Station to Tufts University costs $13.95.