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How to get from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" by bus, subway and train?

From Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" by bus, subway and train

To get from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Cherry St station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train and finally take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $13.65.

64min$13.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Washington St @ Cherry St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cherry St
    ID 7651
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    0.9 mi • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" by bus, subway and train via 553, FITCHBURG and GREEN LINE E

To get from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Cherry St station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train 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 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Washington St @ Cherry St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cherry St
    ID 7651
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University"

The distance between Elm St @ Washington St, Medford and Tufts University", Medford is approximately 10.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" by bus, subway 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 Elm St @ Washington St

Elm St @ Washington St is located at Elm St @ Washington St, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Elm St @ Washington St:

  • Woodland
  • Riverside

Train stations close to Elm St @ Washington St:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Elm St @ Washington St:

  • Washington St @ Prospect St
  • Washington St @ Auburn St
  • Elm St @ River St

Public transit stations close to Tufts University", Medford

Tufts University" is located at 419 Boston Ave, Medford and the nearest public transit station is College Ave @ Warner St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University":

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

Train stations close to Tufts University":

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Tufts University":

  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • George St @ Burget Ave

Alternative route from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" by bus, subway and train via 553, FITCHBURG and GREEN LINE E

To get from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Cherry St station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FITCHBURG train 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 31 min.

91min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University"
Leaves from Washington St @ Cherry St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cherry St
    ID 7651
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    80 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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
    19 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University"
    Walk to
    Tufts University"
    419 Boston Ave
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University"?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University"?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 553, Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Elm St @ Washington St and Tufts University"?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University"?

    The 553 bus line goes from Washington St @ Cherry St station near Elm St @ Washington St in Newton to Roberts station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Roberts station near Tufts University" in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Elm St @ Washington St in Newton and Tufts University" in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Elm St @ Washington St to get to Tufts University"?

    Get on the 553 bus from the Washington St @ Cherry St stop near Elm St @ Washington St in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Elm St @ Washington St and Tufts University"?

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

  • How much is the total bus, train and subway fare from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University"?

    The ride from Elm St @ Washington St to Tufts University" costs $13.65.