How to get from Chelsea to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Chelsea to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Chelsea to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Chelsea station to North Station station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

54min$4.80
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelsea to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

55min$4.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    8 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
    23 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 Chelsea to Tufts University

The distance between Chelsea, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 8.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Tufts University by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Chelsea to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to Airport station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $4.80.

55min$4.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Airport
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    8 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
    23 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 Chelsea to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct train between Chelsea and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from Chelsea to Tufts University?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #18 | North Station station near Chelsea in Chelsea to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till North Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Tufts University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Chelsea to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #18 | North Station station near Chelsea in Chelsea.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Chelsea and Tufts University?

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the train fare from Chelsea to Tufts University?

    The ride from Chelsea to Tufts University costs $4.80.

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