How to get from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University in Medford, take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 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 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $12.70.

80min$12.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    47 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 College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $15.10.

72min$15.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    47 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University

The distance between Littleton/Rte 495, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 28.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Littleton/Rte 495 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 Littleton/Rte 495

Littleton/Rte 495 is located at Littleton/Rte 495, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Rt 2/495 Littleton Station.

Bus stations close to Littleton/Rte 495:

  • Rt 2/495 Littleton 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 Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

Related Routes

From Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $15.10.

72min$15.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #408 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    47 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    770 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct train between Littleton/Rte 495 and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which train line goes from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #408 | North Station station near Littleton/Rte 495 in Boston 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 Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Littleton/Rte 495 in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by train and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Littleton/Rte 495 to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #408 | North Station station near Littleton/Rte 495 in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Littleton/Rte 495 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 Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University?

    The first train from Littleton/Rte 495 in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Fitchburg. It leaves the Littleton/Rte 495 station at 1:01 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University?

    The ride from Littleton/Rte 495 to Tufts University costs $12.70.