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 49 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

49min$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
    24 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
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA by bus via 86 and 70

To get from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

47min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    34 min
  • 6
    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 and Waltham, MA is approximately 7.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA by bus via 86 and 70

To get from Harvard Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Eliot St @ Bennett St station to Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

47min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot St @ Bennett St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    5 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    34 min
  • 6
    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 49 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 47 minutes, using Bus line 86, 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 49 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.

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

    The total travel time between Harvard Square and Waltham, MA by bus is about 49 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.

  • 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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