How to get from Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Harvard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 71 bus from Harvard station to Watertown Sq Terminal station. Next, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

42min$3.40
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    90 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
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus via 86 and 70

To get from Harvard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

45min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    24 min
  • 6
    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 Harvard to Waltham, MA

The distance between Harvard, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 7.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Harvard

Harvard is located at Harvard, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Babcock Street
  • Central
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Holyoke St
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Daniels Ct
  • Main St @ Exchange St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus via 86 and 70

To get from Harvard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

45min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    4 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    24 min
  • 6
    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 Harvard to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Harvard and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Harvard to Waltham, MA?

    The 71 bus line goes from Watertown Square station near Harvard in Cambridge to Watertown Sq Terminal station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Sq Terminal station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Harvard in Cambridge and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Harvard to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 71 bus from the Watertown Square stop near Harvard in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Harvard and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Sq Terminal stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The first train from Harvard in Cambridge to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 12:50 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Harvard to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Harvard to Waltham, MA costs $3.40.

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