How to get from Swampscott to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Swampscott to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Tufts University in Medford, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, take the GREEN LINE E subway from North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

69min$10.40
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Swampscott to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 80 bus from Lechmere station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

72min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Swampscott to Tufts University

The distance between Swampscott, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 17.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Swampscott 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 Swampscott

Swampscott is located at Swampscott, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Burrill St.

Train stations close to Swampscott:

  • Lynn Interim

Bus stations close to Swampscott:

  • Essex St @ Burrill St
  • Essex St Opp Burrill St
  • Essex St @ Elm Pl

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 @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

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From Swampscott to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Swampscott to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Swampscott station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 80 bus from Lechmere station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

72min$12.10
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8080
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Swampscott

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Swampscott
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #18 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Lechmere
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lechmere
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Arlington Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Swampscott to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 80.

  • Is there a direct train between Swampscott and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Swampscott to Tufts University?

    The NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train line goes from #18 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till North Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Swampscott to Tufts University by train and subway?

    The total travel time between Swampscott in Swampscott and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Swampscott to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from the #18 | North Station station near Swampscott in Swampscott.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Swampscott and Tufts University?

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

  • How much is the train fare from Swampscott to Tufts University?

    The ride from Swampscott to Tufts University costs $10.40.

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