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How to get from Riverside Station to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Riverside Station to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Riverside Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

77min$5.80
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverside Station to Tufts University by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, CT2 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Riverside Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Fenway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CT2 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from East Somerville Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

88min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - CT2CT2
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fenway
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB
    ID 1807
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Sullivan (Limited Stops)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Washington St
    ID 2776
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    400 yd • 5 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
    9 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 Riverside Station to Tufts University

The distance between Riverside Station, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 13.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside Station to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Riverside Station

Riverside Station is located at Riverside Station, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Riverside.

Subway stations close to Riverside Station:

  • Waban
  • Woodland
  • Riverside

Train stations close to Riverside Station:

  • Auburndale
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Riverside Station:

  • Riverside
  • Riverside Mbta Station
  • Woodland Mbta Train Station

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.
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St
  • Main St @ Windsor Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverside Station to Tufts University by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, CT2 and GREEN LINE E

To get from Riverside Station to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Fenway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CT2 bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from East Somerville Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

88min$6.50
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - CT2CT2
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fenway
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB
    ID 1807
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - CT2CT2
    Wait for bus
    CT2
    Sullivan (Limited Stops)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ New Washington St
    ID 2776
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    East Somerville Station
    400 yd • 5 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
    9 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 Riverside Station to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Riverside Station to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 88 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line CT2, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Riverside Station and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Riverside Station to Tufts University?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Riverside Station in Newton to Kenmore station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Kenmore station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Riverside Station to Tufts University by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Riverside Station in Newton and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Riverside Station to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Riverside Station and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Kenmore stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from Riverside Station to Tufts University?

    The ride from Riverside Station to Tufts University costs $5.80.

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