How to get from Union Square to Tufts University by subway?

From Union Square to Tufts University by subway

To get from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to Lechmere station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Lechmere station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

28min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    5 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
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Square to Tufts University by bus

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford: take the 80 bus from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

28min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Leaves from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St
    ID 2607
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Union Square to Tufts University

The distance between Union Square, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 4.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 28 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Tufts University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Prospect St @ Webster Ave.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • East Somerville Station
  • Sullivan Square
  • Gilman Square

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Oak 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 Main St @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

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

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq

Related Routes

From Union Square to Tufts University by bus

Take one direct bus from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford: take the 80 bus from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

28min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Leaves from Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St
    ID 2607
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station College Ave @ Boston Ave
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    18 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Union Square to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 28 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE D, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 28 minutes, using Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Square and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 28 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Square to Tufts University?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville to Lechmere station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Lechmere station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Tufts University by subway?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Tufts University in Medford by subway is about 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Square to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Square and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Lechmere station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the first bus from Union Square to Tufts University?

    The first bus from Union Square in Somerville to Tufts University in Medford is Lechmere - Arlington Center. It leaves the Mcgrath Hwy @ Poplar St stop at 4:13 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Union Square to Tufts University?

    The ride from Union Square to Tufts University costs $2.40.