There are 5 ways to get from Tufts University to North End by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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 Medford/Tufts to North Stationtram E / ...
26 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadway @ Simpson Ave to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus 89/93
32 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to North Endtaxi 5.2 mi
10 min$19–23Walk
- Take the walk from Tufts University to North Endwalk 4.7 mi
1h 30mLine 89 bus, line 92 bus
- Take the bus from Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq to Sullivan Squarebus 89 / ...
- Take the bus from Sullivan Square to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus 92 / ...
47 min$2–4
Tufts University to North End by foot and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to North End is to tram which costs $3 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to North End is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway @ Simpson Ave and arriving at N Washington St @ Medford St. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at North Station station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Tufts University and North End is 5 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to North End without a car is to tram which takes 26 min and costs $3.
The tram from Medford/Tufts to North Station takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Tufts University to North End bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway @ Simpson Ave station.
Tufts University to North End train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Tufts University to North End bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at N Washington St @ Medford St station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and North End, Suffolk County, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Medford/Tufts to North Station every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway @ Simpson Ave to N Washington St @ Medford St once daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 26 min.
Tram from Medford/Tufts to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Broadway @ Simpson Ave to N Washington St @ Medford St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Broadway opp Warner St - Powder House Sq to Sullivan Square
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Sullivan Square to N Washington St @ Medford St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Tufts University to North End train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
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