How to get from Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train?

From Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Third Street 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 Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Copley station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

108min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    45 min
  • 7
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    33 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 Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via R, ACELA and RED LINE

To get from Third Street 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 Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 1 hr 53 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

113min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    20 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 Third Street to Tufts University

The distance between Third Street, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 50.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Third Street to Tufts University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Third Street to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Third Street) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via R, ACELA and RED LINE

To get from Third Street 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 Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA 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 1 hr 53 min. The bus, subway and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

113min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    52 min
  • 7
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    20 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 Third Street to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Tufts University?

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street 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 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Street to Tufts University?

    The R bus line goes from Broad Street Terminal (Providence) station near Third Street in Boston to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line till Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Third Street to Tufts University by bus, train and subway?

    The total travel time between Third Street in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus, train and subway is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) stop near Third Street in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Third Street and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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