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How to get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the R bus from Roger Williams Park station to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 22 min.

142min
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Roger Williams Park

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roger Williams Park
    ID 011880
    0.58 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W)
    ID 072010
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    48 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

Alternative route from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 20, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and RED LINE

To get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 20 bus from Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance) station to Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance)
    ID 011255
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kennedy Plaza Via Elmwood Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    48 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 Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University

The distance between Roger Williams Park Zoo, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 53.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 142 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Roger Williams Park Zoo 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 Roger Williams Park Zoo

Roger Williams Park Zoo is located at Roger Williams Park Zoo, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Hawthorne After Tennis Courts.

Train stations close to Roger Williams Park Zoo:

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Roger Williams Park Zoo:

  • Hawthorne After Tennis Courts
  • Hawthorne Opposite Tennis Courts
  • Roger Williams Park

Ferry stations close to Roger Williams Park Zoo:

  • Providence, Ri

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 Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Broadway @ Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq

Alternative route from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 20, NORTHEAST REGIONAL and RED LINE

To get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one subway line: take the 20 bus from Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance) station to Kennedy Plaza (Stop C) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2020
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Roger Williams Park (Elmwood Entrance)
    ID 011255
    0.6 mi • 13 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Kennedy Plaza Via Elmwood Ave
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop C)
    ID 016435
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    48 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 Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 142 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Subway line RED LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 20, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Roger Williams Park Zoo 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 2 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University?

    The R bus line goes from Roger Williams Park station near Roger Williams Park Zoo in Boston to Slater Mill (Pawtucket) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Slater Mill (Pawtucket) station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Roger Williams Park Zoo to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Roger Williams Park Zoo in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 2 hr 22 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Roger Williams Park Zoo to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the R bus from the Roger Williams Park stop near Roger Williams Park Zoo in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Roger Williams Park Zoo and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Slater Mill (Pawtucket) station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.