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

From Braintree to Tufts University by bus, subway and train

To get from Braintree to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

68min$11.10
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    9 min
  • 9
    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 and train

To get from Braintree to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

76min$9.40
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    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
    26 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 17.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Braintree to Tufts University

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Braintree to Tufts University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Braintree) and destination (Tufts University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, 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, subway and train schedules.

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From Braintree to Tufts University by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 subway lines: take the KINGSTON train from Braintree station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the GREEN LINE E subway from Park Street station to Medford/Tufts Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Braintree may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Tufts University on the Moovit app.

76min$9.40
Train - KINGSTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    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
    26 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 68 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE E.

  • Is there a direct train between Braintree 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 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which train line goes from Braintree to Tufts University?

    The KINGSTON train line goes from #1012 | South Station station near Braintree in Braintree Town to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till South Station station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Tufts University in Medford by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the KINGSTON train from the #1012 | South Station station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

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

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

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

    The ride from Braintree to Tufts University costs $11.10.

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