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 RED LINE subway from South Station station to Davis Sq. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
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
    51 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 Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 72, 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 72 bus from Silver Spring Before Swift 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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Silver Spring Before Swift

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Before Swift
    ID 020480
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hospital District (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    11 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
    51 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 51.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 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.

Public transit stations close to Third Street

Third Street is located at Third Street, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Third Street.

Train stations close to Third Street:

  • Pawtucket/Central Falls
  • Providence

Bus stations close to Third Street:

  • Third Street
  • Ninth Street
  • Rochambeau Avenue

Ferry stations close to Third Street:

  • 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 College Ave @ Dearborn Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
  • College Ave @ Professors Row
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Third Street to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via 72, 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 72 bus from Silver Spring Before Swift 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 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7272
Train - ACELAACELA
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Silver Spring Before Swift

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Silver Spring Before Swift
    ID 020480
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7272
    Wait for bus
    72
    Hospital District (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    11 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
    51 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 109 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Subway line RED LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 123 minutes, using Bus line 72, 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 49 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 49 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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