How to get from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Harvard Square to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Harvard Square 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 42 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

42min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harvard
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    18 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
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Harvard Square to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

44min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    4 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
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA

The distance between Harvard Square, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 7.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harvard Square 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 Square

Harvard Square is located at Harvard Square, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Harvard.

Subway stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Union Square

Train stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Harvard Square:

  • Harvard
  • Harvard - Brattle St @ Palmer St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Johnston Gate

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 @ Liberty St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • Elm St @ Main St

Related Routes

From Harvard Square to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Harvard Square station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

44min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Harvard Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Harvard Square
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    4 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
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 71, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 44 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

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

    The 71 bus line goes from Harvard station near Harvard Square in Cambridge to Watertown Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Square station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square in Cambridge and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 42 min.

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

    Get on the 71 bus from the Harvard stop near Harvard Square in Cambridge.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Square stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The first train from Harvard Square in Cambridge to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 12:50 AM.

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

    The ride from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA costs $3.40.

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