How to get from Alewife to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Alewife to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 29 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

29min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 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

From Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 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
    45 min
  • 7
    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 Alewife to Waltham, MA

The distance between Alewife and Waltham, MA is approximately 8.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 29 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, 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 5 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

65min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 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
    45 min
  • 7
    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 Alewife to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 29 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 65 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 29 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Alewife 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 Alewife to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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