There are 4 ways to get from Tufts University to Melrose by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car
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Line 101 bus, line 137 bus
best- Take the bus from Main St @ Bowen Ave to Malden Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from Malden Center to Main St @ E Emerson Stbus 131 / ...
1h 25m$2–4Tram, train
- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to North Stationtram E / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Parktrain Haverhill Line
1h 25m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Melrosetaxi 6 mi
11 min$21–26Drive 6 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Melrosecar 6 mi
11 min$2
Tufts University to Melrose by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Melrose is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Melrose is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $21 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Bowen Ave and arriving at Main St @ E Emerson St via Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Melrose/Cedar Park via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.
The distance between Tufts University and Melrose is 8 miles. The road distance is 6 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Melrose without a car is to line 101 bus and line 137 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs $1 - $5.
It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Tufts University to Melrose, including transfers.
Tufts University to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Bowen Ave station.
Tufts University to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Tufts University to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Main St @ E Emerson St via Main St @ Bowen Ave and Malden Center in around 1h 25m.
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
Train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Park
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Main St @ Bowen Ave to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Malden Center to Main St @ E Emerson St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Tufts University to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Melrose is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Tufts University to Melrose.
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