How to get from Waltham to Medford, MA by bus and train?

From Waltham to Medford, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Medford, MA in Medford, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, take the 96 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

51min$8.70
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St @ Main St
    ID 5040
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Medford, MA by bus

To get from Waltham to Medford, MA in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

80min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 11
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St @ Main St
    ID 5040
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Medford, MA

The distance between Waltham, Medford and Medford, MA, Medford is approximately 9.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Medford, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Medford, MA, Medford

Medford, MA is located at Medford, MA, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Mystic Ave @ Whyte St.

Subway stations close to Medford, MA:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Medford, MA:

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Medford, MA:

  • Mystic Ave @ Whyte St
  • Mystic Ave @ Hancock St
  • Main St Opp George St

Related Routes

From Waltham to Medford, MA by bus

To get from Waltham to Medford, MA in Medford, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 96 bus from Harvard station to George St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

80min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 11
Bus - 9696
Walk to Medford, MA
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
    ID 110
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Medford Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    George St @ Main St
    ID 5040
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    530 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Medford, MA?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 96.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham to Medford, MA?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 1, Bus line 96.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Medford, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Medford, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #5412 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Porter station near Medford, MA in Medford.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Medford, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Medford, MA in Medford by train and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waltham to get to Medford, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #5412 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham and Medford, MA?

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Medford, MA in Medford.

  • When is the first train from Waltham to Medford, MA?

    The first train from Waltham in Waltham to Medford, MA in Medford is Fitchburg. It leaves the Waltham station at 7:04 PM.

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Medford, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Medford, MA costs $8.70.

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