South Station to Tufts University
The T route from South Station to Tufts University: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Tufts University
- Red Line
- Green Line B, C, E
- Take the Red LineFrom South Station, toward Alewife2 stops, about 3 min
- Change at Park Street
- Take a Green Line B, C or E trainToward Medford/Tufts10 stops, about 26 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 the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 43 minutes. On weekdays Green Line trains to Medford/Tufts run every 8 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Tufts
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Red Line toward Alewife.
- Ride 2 stops, about 3 min, through Downtown Crossing, and get off at Park Street.
- At Park Street, change to a Green Line B, C or E train toward Medford/Tufts.
- Ride 10 stops, about 26 min. Get off at Medford/Tufts, the stop after Ball Square.
- Walk about 7 min to Tufts University.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis, then bus 96 to Boston Ave @ College Ave - Green Line, and walk about 5 min: about 36 min.
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Davis, then bus 94 to College Ave @ Boston Ave, and walk about 5 min: about 35 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 5:29 am | 1:20 am | Every 8 min | About 43 min |
| Friday | 5:29 am | 2:18 am | Every 8 min | About 43 min |
| Saturday | 5:36 am | 2:14 am | Every 10 min | About 43 min |
| Sunday | 6:05 am | 1:16 am | Every 11 min | About 42 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, 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 South Station at 1:20 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:50 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:16 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 Park Street 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 Park Street. 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.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station, Park Street and Medford/Tufts) as accessible. South Station has 9 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.
South Station to Tufts University: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Tufts University by public transit?
Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 7 min. The trip takes about 43 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Tufts University?
About 43 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Park Street. Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street, then a Green Line B, C or E train to Medford/Tufts, and walk about 7 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 South Station to Tufts University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:20 am and gets to Tufts University around 1:50 am, using Green Line. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 2:18 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 2:14 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:16 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Davis Square
- South Station to Harvard Square
- North Station to Tufts University
- Logan Airport to Tufts University
- Never miss your stop (guide)
More routes from South Station
- South Station to Assembly Row
- South Station to MIT
- South Station to CambridgeSide
- South Station to Boston University
- South Station to Museum of Science
- All routes from South 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: Red Line
- MBTA: Green Line
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Park Street 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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