How to get from Terminal A to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Terminal A to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Terminal A to Tufts University in Medford, take the BB bus from Terminal A station to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St 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 54 min. The bus and subway schedule from Terminal A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

54min
Bus - BBBB
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Terminal A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Terminal A
  • 2
    Bus - BBBB
    Wait for bus
    BB
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 1018
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    300 yd • 4 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
    33 min
  • 7
    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 Terminal A to Tufts University by bus and subway via 55, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Terminal A to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 55 bus from Terminal A station to Blue Line - Mbta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Terminal A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

58min$2.40
Bus - 5555
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Terminal A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Terminal A
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Conrac Rental Car Center, Drop Off
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Line - Mbta
    ID 41
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    8 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
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Terminal A to Tufts University

The distance between Terminal A, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 10.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal A 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Terminal A to Tufts University

To check the bus and subway schedule from Terminal A to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal A) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Terminal A to Tufts University by bus and subway via 55, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from Terminal A to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 55 bus from Terminal A station to Blue Line - Mbta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Government Center station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Terminal A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

58min$2.40
Bus - 5555
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Terminal A

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Terminal A
  • 2
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Conrac Rental Car Center, Drop Off
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Blue Line - Mbta
    ID 41
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Government Center
    8 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
    23 min
  • 9
    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 Terminal A to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Bus line BB, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 55, Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between Terminal A and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Terminal A to Tufts University?

    The BB bus line goes from Back Bay station near Terminal A in Boston to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Terminal A in Boston and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Terminal A to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the BB bus from the Back Bay stop near Terminal A in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Terminal A and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

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