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How to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University by subway?

From South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University by subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Park Street station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

41min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 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
    26 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 South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

41min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    12 min
  • 7
    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 South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University

The distance between South Station Bus Terminal, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 5.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 41 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

From South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

41min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    12 min
  • 7
    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 South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 41 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Bus Terminal and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 41 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Alewife station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University by subway?

    The total travel time between South Station Bus Terminal in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by subway is about 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station Bus Terminal to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station Bus Terminal and Tufts University?

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

  • When is the last subway from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University?

    The last subway from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is the Green Line E line. It leaves the Boylston station at 9:18 PM.

  • When is the first train from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University?

    The first train from South Station Bus Terminal in Boston to Tufts University in Medford is Lowell. It leaves the North Station station at 1:20 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University?

    The ride from South Station Bus Terminal to Tufts University costs $2.40.