How to get from Forest Hills to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Forest Hills to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Tufts University in Medford, take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to 360 Huntington Ave station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

68min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3939
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    360 Huntington Ave
    ID 81317
    20 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    36 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Tufts University by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, ORANGE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Forest Hills to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Forest Hills station to Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Jackson Square (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway
    ID 9070007
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    18 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Hills to Tufts University

The distance between Forest Hills, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 10.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street
  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • South St @ Spalding St

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 College Ave @ Boston Ave.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Tufts University by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, ORANGE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Forest Hills to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE bus from Forest Hills station to Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - ORANGE LINE SHUTTLEORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE
    Jackson Square (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square - Centre St Opp Jackson Square Busway
    ID 9070007
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    18 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Hills to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Bus line 39, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE LINE SHUTTLE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hills to Tufts University?

    The 39 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston to Back Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Back Bay station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hills to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 39 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Forest Hills in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Forest Hills and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Back Bay station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hills to Tufts University?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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