How to get from Wellesley Square to Tufts University by subway and train?

From Wellesley Square to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Wellesley Square to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square 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 North Station station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

78min$10.40
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5520 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    36 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    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
    18 min
  • 8
    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 Wellesley Square to Tufts University by subway and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and GREEN LINE E

To get from Wellesley Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

90min$10.40
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5520 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    31 min
  • 7
    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 Wellesley Square to Tufts University

The distance between Wellesley Square, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 20.01 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellesley Square 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 Wellesley Square

Wellesley Square is located at Wellesley Square, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Wellesley Hills.

Train stations close to Wellesley Square:

  • Wellesley Hills
  • Wellesley Farms
  • Natick Center

Bus stations close to Wellesley Square:

  • Cross St (Central St/Cross St)

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 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • 55 George St Opp Wedgemere Rd
  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • George St @ Wedgemere Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wellesley Square to Tufts University by subway and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and GREEN LINE E

To get from Wellesley Square to Tufts University in Medford, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, 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 30 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

90min$10.40
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5520 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    36 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 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
    31 min
  • 7
    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 Wellesley Square to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct train between Wellesley Square 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 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wellesley Square to Tufts University?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #5520 | South Station station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Back Bay - South End station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Wellesley Square in Wellesley and Tufts University in Medford by train and subway is about 1 hr 18 min.

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

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #5520 | South Station station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley.

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

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The ride from Wellesley Square to Tufts University costs $10.40.

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