There are 4 ways to get from North Station (subway) to Tufts University by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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Tram
best- Take the tram from North Station to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
27 min$3Bus, line 89 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St to Sullivan Squarebus Orange Line Shuttle
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to College Ave @ Broadwaybus 89
51 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Station (subway) to Tufts Universitytaxi 5.1 mi
9 min$18–22Walk
- Take the walk from North Station (subway) to Tufts Universitywalk 4.6 mi
1h 28m
North Station (subway) to Tufts University by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Station (subway) to Tufts University is to tram which costs $3 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from North Station (subway) to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from North Station (subway) station to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St and arriving at College Ave @ Broadway via Sullivan Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Medford/Tufts. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
The distance between North Station (subway) and Tufts University is 5 miles.
The best way to get from North Station (subway) to Tufts University without a car is to tram which takes 27 min and costs $3.
The tram from North Station to Medford/Tufts takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
North Station (subway) to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St.
North Station (subway) to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
North Station (subway) to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Sullivan Square station.
What companies run services between North Station (subway), MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from North Station to Medford/Tufts every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St to Tufts University via Sullivan Square and College Ave @ Broadway in around 51 min.
Tram from North Station to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to College Ave @ Broadway
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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North Station (subway) to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Medford/Tufts station.
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