There are 4 ways to get from Tufts University to Wakefield by tram, train, 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, train
best- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to North Stationtram E / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Wakefieldtrain Haverhill Line
1h 35m$3–10Line 101 bus, line 137 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St @ Bowen Ave to Malden Centerbus 101
- Take the bus from Malden Center to Salem St @ Main Stbus 137
1h 54m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Wakefieldtaxi 9 mi
14 min$30–40Drive 9 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Wakefieldcar 9 mi
14 min$2–3
Tufts University to Wakefield by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Wakefield is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Wakefield is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Tufts University to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Bowen Ave and arriving at Salem St @ Main St via Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Medford/Tufts and arriving at Wakefield via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Tufts University and Wakefield is 15 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Wakefield without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 35m and costs $3 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Tufts University to Wakefield, including transfers.
Tufts University to Wakefield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Bowen Ave station.
Tufts University to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Medford/Tufts station.
Tufts University to Wakefield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Wakefield, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Salem St @ Main St via Main St @ Bowen Ave and Malden Center in around 1h 54m.
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 Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
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 Salem St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Tufts University to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Wakefield is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Tufts University to Wakefield.
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