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 45 min. The ride fare is $8.70. The bus and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

45min$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
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    40 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
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between Medford/Tufts Station and Waltham, MA is approximately 8.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Medford/Tufts Station) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 96, 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 45 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station near Waltham, MA.

  • 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 and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 45 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • 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.

Popular Routes