How to get from Springfield / South to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Springfield / South to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Springfield / South to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the P21 bus from Springfield / Chapin station to Springfield Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0270S bus and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Boylston station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 6 min.

246min
Bus - P21P21
Bus - GREYHOUND US0270SGREYHOUND US0270S
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Springfield / Chapin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Springfield / South
  • 2
    Bus - P21P21
    Wait for bus
    P21
    Union Station Via Meetinghouse/Meadow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0270SGREYHOUND US0270S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0270S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston (South Station)
    ID BOS6
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Boylston
    0.55 mi • 12 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
    28 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 Springfield / South to Tufts University by bus and subway via P21, GREYHOUND US0270S and RED LINE

To get from Springfield / South to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the P21 bus from Springfield / Chapin station to Springfield Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0270S bus 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 10 min.

250min
Bus - P21P21
Bus - GREYHOUND US0270SGREYHOUND US0270S
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Springfield / Chapin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Springfield / South
  • 2
    Bus - P21P21
    Wait for bus
    P21
    Union Station Via Meetinghouse/Meadow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0270SGREYHOUND US0270S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0270S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston (South Station)
    ID BOS6
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    23 min
  • 10
    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 Springfield / South to Tufts University

The distance between Springfield / South, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 92.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 246 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Springfield / South to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Springfield / South

Springfield / South is located at Springfield / South, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Springfield / Chapin.

Train stations close to Springfield / South:

  • Springfield

Bus stations close to Springfield / South:

  • Springfield / Chapin
  • Springfield / Gaylord
  • Springfield / Stearns

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 Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ Tufts Garage
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Springfield / South to Tufts University by bus and subway via P21, GREYHOUND US0270S and RED LINE

To get from Springfield / South to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the P21 bus from Springfield / Chapin station to Springfield Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0270S bus 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 10 min.

250min
Bus - P21P21
Bus - GREYHOUND US0270SGREYHOUND US0270S
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Springfield / Chapin

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Springfield / South
  • 2
    Bus - P21P21
    Wait for bus
    P21
    Union Station Via Meetinghouse/Meadow
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Springfield Union Station
    ID SPM6
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0270SGREYHOUND US0270S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0270S
    Boston (South Station)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Boston (South Station)
    ID BOS6
    150 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 9
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    23 min
  • 10
    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 Springfield / South to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 246 minutes, using Bus line P21, Bus line GREYHOUND US0270S, Bus line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Springfield / South to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 250 minutes, using Bus line P21, Bus line GREYHOUND US0270S, Bus line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Springfield / South and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Springfield / South to Tufts University?

    The P21 bus line goes from Union Station Via Meetinghouse/Meadow station near Springfield / South in Boston to Springfield Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Springfield Union Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Springfield / South to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Springfield / South in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 4 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Springfield / South to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the P21 bus from the Union Station Via Meetinghouse/Meadow stop near Springfield / South in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Springfield / South and Tufts University?

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