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How to get from River Works to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From River Works to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from River Works to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 442 bus from 715 Lynnway station to Wonderland 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 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

84min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 442442
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from 715 Lynnway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    715 Lynnway
    ID 4706
    880 yd • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 442442
    Wait for bus
    442
    Wonderland Via Central Square & Humphrey St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonderland
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wonderland
    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
    17 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
    22 min
  • 9
    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 River Works to Tufts University by bus and subway via 455, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from River Works to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 455 bus from Western Ave @ Cooper St station to Wonderland 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 455455
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Western Ave @ Cooper St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Cooper St
    ID 4494
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Wonderland Via Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonderland
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wonderland
    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
    17 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
    22 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 River Works to Tufts University

The distance between River Works, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 15.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from River Works 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 River Works

River Works is located at River Works, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Western Ave @ Cooper St.

Train stations close to River Works:

  • Lynn Interim

Bus stations close to River Works:

  • Western Ave @ Cooper St
  • Western Ave Opp Cooper St
  • 715 Lynnway

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:

  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Magoun 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

Alternative route from River Works to Tufts University by bus and subway via 455, BLUE LINE and GREEN LINE E

To get from River Works to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 subway lines: take the 455 bus from Western Ave @ Cooper St station to Wonderland 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 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 455455
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Western Ave @ Cooper St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Cooper St
    ID 4494
    760 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 455455
    Wait for bus
    455
    Wonderland Via Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Wonderland
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wonderland
    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
    17 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
    22 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 River Works to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 442, Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 455, Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct bus between River Works 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from River Works to Tufts University?

    The 442 bus line goes from 715 Lynnway station near River Works in Lynn to Wonderland Via Central Square & Humphrey St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 subway lines till Wonderland Via Central Square & Humphrey St station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between River Works in Lynn and Tufts University in Medford by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near River Works to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the 442 bus from the 715 Lynnway stop near River Works in Lynn.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between River Works and Tufts University?

    Get off the bus at the Wonderland Via Central Square & Humphrey St station, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the bus fare from River Works to Tufts University?

    The ride from River Works to Tufts University costs $4.10.