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

From Wellesley Square to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Wellesley Square to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

81min$12.10
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
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
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    42 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Harvard Square
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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 Haymarket station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

79min$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
    #1522 | 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
    Haymarket
    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
    21 min
  • 8
    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 21.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellesley Square 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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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 Haymarket station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

79min$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
    #1522 | 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
    Haymarket
    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
    21 min
  • 8
    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 81 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Subway line ORANGE LINE, 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, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #1522 | South Station station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till South Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Wellesley Square in Wellesley and Tufts University in Medford by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #1522 | 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 South Station stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Wellesley Square to Tufts University?

    The ride from Wellesley Square to Tufts University costs $12.10.

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