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How to get from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the SL2 bus from World Trade Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $4.80. The bus and subway schedule from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

53min$4.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL2SL2
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from World Trade Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    World Trade Center
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL2SL2
    Wait for bus
    SL2
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    4 min
  • 6
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 7
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    26 min
  • 8
    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 World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University by bus and subway via 4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University in Medford, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Wtc Ave station to Causeway St @ 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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

60min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Summer St @ Wtc Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Wtc Ave
    ID 890
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    80 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
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Public transit directions from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University

The distance between World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 6.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Alternative route from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University by bus and subway via 4 and GREEN LINE E

To get from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University in Medford, take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Wtc Ave station to Causeway St @ 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 60 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

60min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Summer St @ Wtc Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Wtc Ave
    ID 890
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    80 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Bus line SL2, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Bus line 4, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which bus line goes from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University?

    The SL2 bus line goes from World Trade Center station near World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till South Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 53 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the SL2 bus from the World Trade Center stop near World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University?

    The ride from World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA to Tufts University costs $4.80.