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

From Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Harvard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 77 bus from Harvard station to Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus and train schedule from Harvard may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

31min$8.70
Bus - 7777
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Harvard
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    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 and Waltham, MA is approximately 8.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Harvard to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Harvard to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Harvard) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Bus line 77, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

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

    The 77 bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta station near Harvard in Cambridge to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Porter station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 31 min.

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

    Get on the 77 bus from the Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta 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 Porter station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • 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 1:50 AM.

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

    The first bus from Harvard in Cambridge to Waltham, MA in Waltham is University Park - Waltham Center. It leaves the Western Ave @ Putnam Ave stop at 12:28 AM.

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

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

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