How to get from Braintree to Tufts University by bus and subway?

From Braintree to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Tufts University in Medford, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Davis Sq. station. Next, take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

64min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Braintree to Tufts University by subway

To get from Braintree to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing 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 4 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

64min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    19 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 Braintree to Tufts University

The distance between Braintree, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 17.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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 Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Braintree.

Subway stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave

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 Main St @ Wellesley St.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Wellesley St
  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • College Ave @ Powder House Sq

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From Braintree to Tufts University by subway

To get from Braintree to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 subway lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Downtown Crossing 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 4 min. The ride fare is $2.40.

64min$2.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    28 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    4 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
    19 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 Braintree to Tufts University?

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Tufts University?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Tufts University in Medford by subway and bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Braintree to get to Tufts University?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Braintree and Tufts University?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Tufts University in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from Braintree to Tufts University?

    The ride from Braintree to Tufts University costs $4.10.

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