North Station to Tufts University
How to get from North Station to Tufts University on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
North Station to Tufts University
- Green Line B, C, E
- Take a Green Line B, C or E trainFrom North Station, toward Medford/Tufts7 stops, about 19 min
- Get off at Medford/TuftsThe stop after Ball Square
- Walk about 7 min to Tufts University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 26 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Medford/Tufts run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from North Station to Tufts
Step by step
- At North Station, take 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 7 min to Tufts University.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:20 am | 1:26 am | Every 8 min | About 26 min |
| Friday | 5:20 am | 2:24 am | Every 8 min | About 26 min |
| Saturday | 5:42 am | 2:21 am | Every 10 min | About 25 min |
| Sunday | 5:49 am | 1:23 am | Every 11 min | About 25 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves North Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Green Line trains to Medford/Tufts.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:26 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:50 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:21 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:23 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.
- Medford/Tufts, the end of the Green Line E branch, is at the edge of the Tufts campus.
- North Station sits under TD Garden. The Orange and Green Lines are underground and the Commuter Rail tracks are on the main level.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (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.
- 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.
North Station to Tufts University: common questions
How do I get from North Station to Tufts University by public transit?
Take a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 26 minutes.
How long does it take to get from North Station to Tufts University?
About 26 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change trains?
No. A Green Line B, C or E train goes all the way, so it's one ride.
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 North Station to Tufts University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves North Station at 1:26 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:50 am. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:24 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:21 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:23 am.
Related routes
- North Station to Davis Square
- North Station to Harvard Square
- South Station to Tufts University
- Logan Airport to Tufts University
- Getting to TD Garden by T (guide)
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- North Station to Assembly Row
- North Station to MIT
- North Station to CambridgeSide
- North Station to Boston University
- North Station to Fenway Park
- All routes from North Station
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: Green Line
- MBTA: North Station station
- MBTA: Medford/Tufts station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 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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