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 50 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

50min$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
    24 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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

30min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 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
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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 50 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 Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St.

Subway stations close to Harvard:

  • Central
  • Union Square
  • Harvard Square

Train stations close to Harvard:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard:

  • Harvard - Massachusetts Ave Opp Linden St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate
  • JFK St @ Eliot St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

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

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Exchange St
  • Main St @ Daniels Ct
  • 691 Main St

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From Harvard to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Harvard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 30 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

30min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Harvard Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    3 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • 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 50 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 50 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 last train from Harvard to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Harvard in Cambridge to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the Porter station at 3:50 PM.

  • 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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