There are 4 ways to get from Northeastern University to Tufts University by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Northeastern University to Medford/Tuftstram E
50 min$3Drive 5.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northeastern University to Tufts Universitycar 5.7 mi
15 min$1–2Line 1 bus, line 96 bus
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
- Take the bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rdbus 96
1h 5m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Tufts Universitytaxi 5.7 mi
15 min$20–25
Northeastern University to Tufts University by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Tufts University is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Tufts University is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $20 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Northeastern University to Tufts University. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St and arriving at College Ave @ Dearborn Rd via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Northeastern University and arriving at Medford/Tufts. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Northeastern University and Tufts University is 8 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Tufts University without a car is to tram which takes 50 min and costs $3.
The tram from Northeastern University to Medford/Tufts takes 39 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Northeastern University to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St station.
Northeastern University to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Northeastern University station.
Northeastern University to Tufts University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Tufts University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Northeastern University to Medford/Tufts every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 39 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northeastern University to Tufts University via Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Harvard, and College Ave @ Dearborn Rd in around 1h 5m.
Tram from Northeastern University to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to College Ave @ Dearborn Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Northeastern University to Tufts University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Medford/Tufts station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northeastern University to Tufts University is 6 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Northeastern University to Tufts University.
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