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

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

To get from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the HAVERHILL train from Lawrence station to Oak Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway 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 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $12.90.

100min$12.90
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Lawrence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oak Grove
    44 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 53 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

113min$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
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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 31.35 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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 53 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

113min$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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct train between Common Street & Union Street and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

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

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Lawrence station near Common Street & Union Street in Lawrence to #224 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till #224 | North Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Common Street & Union Street in Lawrence and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 1 hr 40 min.

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

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Lawrence station near Common Street & Union Street in Lawrence.

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

    Get off the train at the #224 | North Station station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The ride from Common Street & Union Street to Tufts University costs $12.90.