Back Bay Station to Tufts University
The T route from Back Bay Station to Tufts University: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
Back Bay Station to Tufts University
- Orange Line
- Green Line B, C, E
- Take the Orange LineFrom Back Bay, toward Oak Grove6 stops, about 8 min
- Change at North Station
- Take a Green Line B, C or E trainToward Medford/Tufts7 stops, about 19 min
- Get off at Medford/TuftsThe stop after Ball Square
- Walk about 6 min to Tufts University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to North Station, then a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (37-41 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Green Line trains to Medford/Tufts run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from Back Bay to Tufts
Step by step
- At Back Bay, take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove.
- Ride 6 stops, about 8 min, through Tufts Medical Center, Chinatown, Downtown Crossing, State and Haymarket, and get off at North Station.
- At North Station, change to a Green Line B, C or E train toward Medford/Tufts.
- Ride 7 stops, about 19 min, through Science Park/West End, Lechmere, East Somerville, Gilman Square, Magoun Square and Ball Square, and get off at Medford/Tufts.
- Walk about 6 min to Tufts University.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:02 am | 1:14 am | Every 8 min | About 40 min |
| Friday | 5:02 am | 2:12 am | Every 8 min | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 4:57 am | 2:08 am | Every 10 min | About 39 min |
| Sunday | 5:59 am | 1:10 am | Every 11 min | About 39 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves Back Bay, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Green Line trains to Medford/Tufts (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:14 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:49 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:08 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the branch letter. D trains from North Station don't go to Medford/Tufts.
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Ball Square. The next stop is Medford/Tufts. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Changing at North Station. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Green Line B, C or E.
- Medford/Tufts, the end of the Green Line E branch, is at the edge of the Tufts campus.
- Back Bay station has the Orange Line, Commuter Rail and Amtrak under one roof. It connects to Copley Place by an indoor passage.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (Back Bay, North Station and Medford/Tufts) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Subway. $2.40 one way. Changing between subway lines is free.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Back Bay Station to Tufts University: common questions
How do I get from Back Bay Station to Tufts University by public transit?
Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to North Station, then a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 6 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (37-41 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Back Bay Station to Tufts University?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 37-41 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at North Station. Take the Orange Line toward Oak Grove to North Station, then a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 6 min.
How often do Green Line trains to Medford/Tufts run?
Every 8 min on weekdays during the day, every 10 min on Saturdays and every 11 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Back Bay Station to Tufts University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves Back Bay at 1:14 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:49 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:12 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:08 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:10 am.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Orange Line
- MBTA: Green Line
- MBTA: Back Bay station
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Medford/Tufts station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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