How to get from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 94 bus from West Medford station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

94min$12.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Medford
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 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

Alternative route from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University by bus and train via 24, LOWELL and 80

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 80 bus from Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

89min$12.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave
    ID 2369
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Lechmere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    6 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 Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University

The distance between Merrimack Plaza, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 31.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimack Plaza 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 Merrimack Plaza

Merrimack Plaza is located at Merrimack Plaza, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket.

Train stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden

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:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University by bus and train via 24, LOWELL and 80

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 80 bus from Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

89min$12.20
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Medford
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave
    ID 2369
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Lechmere
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2379
    6 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 Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 94.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimack Plaza and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town and Tufts University in Medford by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimack Plaza to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merrimack Plaza and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University?

    The ride from Merrimack Plaza to Tufts University costs $12.20.

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