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 Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

61min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Reservoir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Reservoir to Waltham, MA by bus via 86, 57 and 553

To get from Reservoir to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

52min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Reservoir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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 - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Reservoir to Waltham, MA

The distance between Reservoir, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 7.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 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.

Public transit stations close to Reservoir

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

Subway stations close to Reservoir:

  • Cleveland Circle
  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Englewood Ave.

Bus stations close to Reservoir:

  • Reservoir
  • Cleveland Circle
  • Chestnut Hill Ave @ Beacon St

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 @ Appleton St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • 691 Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Reservoir to Waltham, MA by bus via 86, 57 and 553

To get from Reservoir to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

52min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Reservoir

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 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 - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 57, Bus line 553.

  • 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 1 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    Get on the 86 bus from the Reservoir 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 Harvard stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • 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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