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

From Reservoir to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Reservoir to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, take the 70 bus from 495 Western Ave station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

64min$3.40
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Reservoir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reservoir
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reservoir to Waltham, MA by bus via 86, 57 and 558

To get from Reservoir to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Market St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

51min$7.65
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Reservoir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reservoir
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St @ Washington St
    ID 1035
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Market St
    ID 973
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reservoir to Waltham, MA

The distance between Reservoir and Waltham, MA is approximately 7.76 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Reservoir to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Reservoir to Waltham, MA by bus via 86, 57 and 558

To get from Reservoir to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Reservoir station to Market St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

51min$7.65
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Reservoir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Reservoir
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St @ Washington St
    ID 1035
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Market St
    ID 973
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 57, Bus line 558.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 min.

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

    The 86 bus line goes from Harvard station near Reservoir in Brookline to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Western Ave @ Mackin St station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Reservoir and Waltham, MA by bus is about 1 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Harvard stop near Reservoir in Brookline.

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

    Get off the bus at the Western Ave @ Mackin St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

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

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