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How to get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the ACELA train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Haymarket station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 32 min.

92min
Walk to train station
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    43 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Haymarket
    7 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
    21 min
  • 8
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) 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 Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) station to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $16.65.

125min$16.65
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)
  • 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
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    340 yd • 5 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
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University

The distance between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J), Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 48.8 mi, which can typically be travelled in 92 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University by 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 Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)

Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) is located at Kennedy Plaza (Stop J), Medford and the nearest public transit station is Kennedy Plaza (Stop I).

Train stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J):

  • Providence

Bus stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J):

  • Kennedy Plaza (Stop I)
  • Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
  • Kennedy Plaza (Stop Z)

Ferry stations close to Kennedy Plaza (Stop J):

  • 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 Main St @ Wellesley St.

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:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • College Ave @ Warner St
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

From Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) 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 Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) station to Providence Station (Exchange Before Park Row W) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Northeastern University station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $16.65.

125min$16.65
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop J)
  • 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
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ruggles
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Northeastern University
    340 yd • 5 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
    39 min
  • 10
    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 Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 92 minutes, using Train line ACELA, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 125 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct train between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University?

    The ACELA train line goes from Providence station near Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) in Boston to Boston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Boston station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to Tufts University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 1 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the ACELA train from the Providence station near Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Kennedy Plaza (Stop J) and Tufts University?

    Get off the train at the Boston station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.