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 34 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

34min$2.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
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
    12 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

To get from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

28min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 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 34 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 Webster Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • Gilman Square
  • East Somerville Station
  • Central

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq 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 @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

Related Routes

From Union Square to Tufts University by bus

To get from Union Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Davis station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

28min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    3 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 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 34 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Subway 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 87, Bus line 94.

  • 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 34 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 34 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.

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

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

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