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How to get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham by subway and train?

From Jfk/Umass to Waltham by subway and train

To get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

50min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jfk/Umass
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jfk/Umass to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

56min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jfk/Umass
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jfk/Umass to Waltham

The distance between Jfk/Umass, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 13.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jfk/Umass to Waltham by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Jfk/Umass

Jfk/Umass is located at Jfk/Umass, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Jfk/Umass.

Subway stations close to Jfk/Umass:

  • Fields Corner
  • Savin Hill
  • Andrew

Train stations close to Jfk/Umass:

  • Newmarket
  • Uphams Corner

Bus stations close to Jfk/Umass:

  • Jfk/Umass
  • Mt Vernon St @ Bay Side Expo Center
  • Mt Vernon St @ Bayside Expo Center

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Waltham
  • Moody St @ Main St

From Jfk/Umass to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

56min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jfk/Umass
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct subway between Jfk/Umass and Waltham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Jfk/Umass to Waltham in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Jfk/Umass to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Porter station near Waltham in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Jfk/Umass to Waltham in Boston by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Jfk/Umass and Waltham in Boston by subway and train is about 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Jfk/Umass to get to Waltham in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Jfk/Umass in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Jfk/Umass and Waltham in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Jfk/Umass to Waltham?

    The ride from Jfk/Umass to Waltham costs $9.40.