How to get from Waltham to Tufts University by bus and train?

From Waltham to Tufts University by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Tufts University in Medford, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

40min$8.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    9 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 Waltham to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

59min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Tufts University

The distance between Waltham, Medford and Tufts University, Medford is approximately 8.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Tufts University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Kendal Green
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Moody St @ Main St
  • 691 Main St
  • Moody St @ Pine 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 Main St @ Windsor Rd.

Subway stations close to Tufts University:

  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station

Train stations close to Tufts University:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Tufts University:

  • Main St @ Windsor Rd
  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • Main St @ Wellesley St

Related Routes

From Waltham to Tufts University by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Tufts University in Medford, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 94 bus from Davis station to College Ave @ Boston Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

59min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 9494
Walk to Tufts University
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Boston Ave
    ID 2407
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Tufts University
    Walk to
    Tufts University
    1953 College Ave, Medford, MA
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 94.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Tufts University?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Tufts University?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #5412 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Tufts University in Medford.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Tufts University in Medford by train and bus is about 40 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #5412 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

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

  • When is the first train from Waltham to Tufts University?

    The first train from Waltham in Waltham to Tufts University in Medford is Fitchburg. It leaves the Waltham station at 7:04 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Tufts University?

    The ride from Waltham to Tufts University costs $8.70.

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