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How to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Stearns Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

123min$12.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
    ID 8937265
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    47 min
  • 7
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Stearns Ave
    ID 5292
    13 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL 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 18 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

138min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
    ID 8937265
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 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
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Public transit directions from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University

The distance between Water Street & Ames Street, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 27.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Water Street & Ames Street 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University

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

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From Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 5 bus from Water Street & Ames Street station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL 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 18 min. The ride fare is $12.90. The bus and train schedule from Water Street & Ames Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

138min$12.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Water Street & Ames Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Water Street & Ames Street
    ID 8937265
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 138 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Water Street & Ames Street and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University?

    The 5 bus line goes from Water Street & Ames Street station near Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence to Mcgovern Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence and Tufts University in Medford by bus and train is about 2 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Water Street & Ames Street to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Water Street & Ames Street stop near Water Street & Ames Street in Lawrence.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Water Street & Ames Street and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Mcgovern Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University?

    The ride from Water Street & Ames Street to Tufts University costs $12.20.

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