How to get from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 37 min.

277min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5546 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    90 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    32 min
  • 10
    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 Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via B79, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and RED LINE

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5546 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    95 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University

The distance between Big Y - Amherst, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 98.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 277 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Y - Amherst 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 Big Y - Amherst

Big Y - Amherst is located at Big Y - Amherst, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Amherst Community Health Ctr (Out).

Bus stations close to Big Y - Amherst:

  • Amherst Community Health Ctr (Out)
  • Amherst Community Health Ctr (In)
  • Stop & Shop Gas / Route 9

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 @ Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via B79, FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and RED LINE

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 30 min.

270min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    92 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5546 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    95 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    0.81 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 277 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 270 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Big Y - Amherst 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 4 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University?

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Big Y - Amherst in Boston to Worcester station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Worcester station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Big Y - Amherst to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Big Y - Amherst in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 4 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Big Y - Amherst to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center stop near Big Y - Amherst in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Big Y - Amherst and Tufts University?

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

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