How to get from Merri Village to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Merri Village to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Merri Village to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train 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 2 hr 2 min.

122min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    50 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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

From Merri Village to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Merri Village to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the LOWELL train from Anderson/Woburn station to West Medford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anderson/Woburn
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merri Village to Tufts University

The distance between Merri Village, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 45.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 122 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merri Village to Tufts University by bus, subway 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 Merri Village

Merri Village is located at Merri Village, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Merrimac Square.

Bus stations close to Merri Village:

  • Merrimac Square
  • West Main Street & Locust Street
  • 1 Merrimack Street

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 @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

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From Merri Village to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Merri Village to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 17 bus from Merri Village station to Washington Square Transit Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the LOWELL train from Anderson/Woburn station to West Medford station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min.

121min
Bus - 1717
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Merri Village

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merri Village
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Washington Square Transit Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington Square Transit Center
    ID 8900073
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Haverhill
    390 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Anderson/Woburn
    29 min
  • 7
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    1.48 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merri Village to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 122 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merri Village to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 121 minutes, using Bus line 17, Train line DOWNEASTER, Train line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merri Village and Tufts University?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Merri Village to Tufts University?

    The 17 bus line goes from Washington Square Transit Center station near Merri Village in Boston to Washington Square Transit Center station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Washington Square Transit Center station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merri Village to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Merri Village in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merri Village to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 17 bus from the Washington Square Transit Center stop near Merri Village in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merri Village and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Washington Square Transit Center station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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