There are 5 ways to get from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain by tram, subway, 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, subway
best- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to North Stationtram E / ...
- Take the subway from North Station to Green Streetsubway Orange Line
49 min$5Drive 8.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Tufts University to Jamaica Plaincar 8.2 mi
21 min$2–3Line 96 bus, line 1 bus, line 41 bus
- Take the bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Harvardbus 96
- Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubianbus 1
- Take the bus from Nubian to 775 Centre Stbus 41
2h 2m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Jamaica Plaintaxi 8.2 mi
21 min$28–35Tram, line 39 bus
- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Prudentialtram E
- Take the bus from Huntington Ave @ Belvidere St to 775 Centre Stbus 39
1h 12m$3–7
Tufts University to Jamaica Plain by foot, tram, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain. However, there are services departing from College Ave @ Professors Row and arriving at 775 Centre St via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain. However, there are services departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Green Street via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Tufts University and Jamaica Plain is 10 miles. The road distance is 8.2 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain without a car is to tram and subway which takes 49 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain, including transfers.
Tufts University to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from College Ave @ Professors Row station.
Tufts University to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Tufts University to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Jamaica Plain, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tufts University to 775 Centre St via College Ave @ Professors Row, Harvard, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, and Nubian in around 2h 2m.
Tram from Medford/Tufts to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from North Station to Green Street
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Medford/Tufts to Prudential
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from College Ave @ Professors Row to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to 775 Centre St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Huntington Ave @ Belvidere St to 775 Centre St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Tufts University to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Jamaica Plain is 8 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Tufts University to Jamaica Plain.
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