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How to get from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Melrose Highlands to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 137 bus from Main St @ W Highland Ave station to Washington St @ Grove St 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Main St @ W Highland Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ W Highland Ave
    ID 9195
    840 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Malden
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Jackson Square
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    13 min
  • 7
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 8
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Medford/Tufts Station
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Melrose Highlands to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University in Medford, take the HAVERHILL train from Melrose Highlands station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Stearns Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $8.20.

38min$8.20
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Melrose Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Highlands
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Stearns Ave
    ID 5292
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University

The distance between Melrose Highlands, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 12.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Melrose Highlands

Melrose Highlands is located at Melrose Highlands, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Franklin St Opp Greenwood St.

Train stations close to Melrose Highlands:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Melrose Highlands:

  • Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
  • Franklin St @ Greenwood St
  • Franklin St @ Ashland 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 Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • Boston Ave @ Winthrop St

Related Routes

From Melrose Highlands to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University in Medford, take the HAVERHILL train from Melrose Highlands station to Malden Center station. Next, take the 101 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Stearns Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $8.20.

38min$8.20
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 101101
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Melrose Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Highlands
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5224 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Malden Center
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Sullivan
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Stearns Ave
    ID 5292
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    850 yd • 10 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 101.

  • Is there a direct bus between Melrose Highlands and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University?

    The 137 bus line goes from Main St @ W Highland Ave station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose to Malden station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Malden station near Tufts University in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Melrose Highlands in Melrose and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Melrose Highlands to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Main St @ W Highland Ave stop near Melrose Highlands in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Melrose Highlands and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Malden station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University?

    The ride from Melrose Highlands to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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