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

From Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 96 bus from Boston Ave @ College St - Green Line station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Western Ave Opp Riverdale St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

64min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
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
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave Opp Riverdale St
    ID 1071
    4 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    27 min
  • 8
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 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 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

64min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
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
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    4 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
    Central
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 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 9.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 64 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Medford/Tufts Station 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 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:

  • Magoun Station
  • Ball Square Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Medford/Tufts Station:

  • Porter
  • West Medford

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 Moody St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • 691 Main St

Related Routes

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

To get from Medford/Tufts Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 96 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 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

64min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 9696
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
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
    College Ave @ Highland Ave
    ID 5015
    4 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
    Central
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 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 64 minutes, using Bus line 96, Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 64 minutes, using Bus line 96, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 4 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 bus 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?

    The total travel time between Medford/Tufts Station in Medford and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 4 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 stop, 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 $5.10.

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