How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

32min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Waltham, MA is approximately 8.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Braintree station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Braintree station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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