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 NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 47 min.

107min
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    41 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, NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 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 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - 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 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 107 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.

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Alternative route from Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via R, NORTHEAST REGIONAL 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 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 1 hr 45 min.

105min
Bus - RR
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
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 - 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 Third Street to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, 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 47 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 47 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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