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

From Waltham to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

51min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waltham to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and 89

To get from Waltham to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

38min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Tufts University

The distance between Waltham, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 7.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham 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 Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

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 @ Boston Ave.

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:

  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waltham to Tufts University by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and 89

To get from Waltham to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 89 bus from Davis station to Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

38min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8989
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Sullivan
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Opp Warner St - Powder House Sq
    ID 2695
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    760 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 89.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham 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 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Tufts University?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Porter station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Tufts University in Medford by train, subway and bus is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • When is the last train from Waltham to Tufts University?

    The last train from Waltham in Waltham to Tufts University in Medford is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the Waltham station at 5:04 PM.

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

    The ride from Waltham to Tufts University costs $11.10.

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