How to get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the KINGSTON train from Jfk/Umass station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $10.75. The bus and train schedule from Jfk/Umass may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

75min$10.75
Walk to train station
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the RED LINE SHUTTLE bus from Jfk/Umass station to Broadway Station - Red Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and train schedule from Jfk/Umass may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

84min$5.80
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jfk/Umass
  • 2
    Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE SHUTTLE
    Broadway (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA

The distance between Jfk/Umass and Waltham, MA is approximately 16.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jfk/Umass 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 Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Jfk/Umass) 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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From Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the RED LINE SHUTTLE bus from Jfk/Umass station to Broadway Station - Red Line station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and train schedule from Jfk/Umass may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

84min$5.80
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Jfk/Umass
  • 2
    Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE SHUTTLE
    Broadway (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    42 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE SHUTTLE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Jfk/Umass and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA?

    The KINGSTON train line goes from Jfk/Umass station near Jfk/Umass in Boston to #1012 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #1012 | South Station station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Jfk/Umass and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Jfk/Umass to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the KINGSTON train from the Jfk/Umass station near Jfk/Umass in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Jfk/Umass and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the #1012 | South Station stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Jfk/Umass to Waltham, MA costs $10.75.

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