How to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 96 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line 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 39 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

39min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    15 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

From Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 94 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

56min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    11 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
    Braintree
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 8.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Medford/Tufts Station

Medford/Tufts Station is located at Medford/Tufts Station, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line.

Subway stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Davis Sq.
  • Ball Square Station
  • Magoun Station

Train stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • West Medford
  • Porter

Bus stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
  • College Ave @ Boston Ave
  • College Ave @ Professors Row

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is School St @ Lexington St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Lexington St @ School St

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From Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 94 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line 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 56 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

56min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9494
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line
    ID 2378
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Davis
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    11 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
    Braintree
  • 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Bus line 96, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 94, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Medford/Tufts Station and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA?

    The 96 bus line goes from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Harvard station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus and train is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Medford/Tufts Station to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 96 bus from the Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line stop near Medford/Tufts Station in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Medford/Tufts Station and Waltham, MA?

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA costs $8.70.

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