How to get from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 89 bus from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq station to College Ave @ Highland Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Ball Square Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

43min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8989
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq
    ID 2736
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Davis Sq.
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    2 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 96 bus from College Ave @ Powder House Sq station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus, subway and train schedule from Ball Square Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

41min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from College Ave @ Powder House Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Powder House Sq
    ID 2381
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between Ball Square Station and Waltham, MA is approximately 8.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ball Square Station) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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From Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 96 bus from College Ave @ Powder House Sq station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus, subway and train schedule from Ball Square Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

41min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from College Ave @ Powder House Sq

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    College Ave @ Powder House Sq
    ID 2381
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 89, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line 96, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 43 min.

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

    The 89 bus line goes from Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq station near Ball Square Station in Medford to Davis station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Davis station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Ball Square Station and Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the 89 bus from the Broadway @ Boston Ave - Ball Sq stop near Ball Square Station in Medford.

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

    Get off the bus at the Davis station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

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

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Ball Square Station to Waltham, MA costs $11.10.

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