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How to get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 5 bus from Common Street & Union 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 1 hr 46 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from Common Street & Union Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

106min$12.20
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Common Street & Union Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Common Street & Union Street
  • 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
    3 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

Alternative route from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University by bus and train via 10, HAVERHILL and 101

To get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Common Street & Union Street station to Mcgovern Transportation Center 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 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from Common Street & Union Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

107min$12.20
Bus - 1010
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Common Street & Union Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Common Street & Union Street
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    6 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
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Public transit directions from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University

The distance between Common Street & Union Street, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 25.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 106 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Common Street & Union 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 Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University

To check the bus and train schedule from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Common Street & Union 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.

Alternative route from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University by bus and train via 10, HAVERHILL and 101

To get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 10 bus from Common Street & Union Street station to Mcgovern Transportation Center 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 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $12.20. The bus and train schedule from Common Street & Union Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

107min$12.20
Bus - 1010
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Common Street & Union Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Common Street & Union Street
  • 2
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
    6 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 106 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 101.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 10, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Common Street & Union Street 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 46 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University?

    The 5 bus line goes from Mcgovern Transportation Center station near Common Street & Union Street in Lawrence to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Common Street & Union Street in Lawrence and Tufts University in Medford by bus and train is about 1 hr 46 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Common Street & Union Street to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Mcgovern Transportation Center stop near Common Street & Union Street in Lawrence.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The ride from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University costs $12.20.