How to get from West Medford to Waltham, MA by train?

From West Medford to Waltham, MA by train

To get from West Medford to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the LOWELL train from West Medford station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

56min$7.00
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from West Medford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    West Medford
  • 2
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #316 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From West Medford to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from West Medford to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80 bus from Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave station to College Ave @ Powder House Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

48min$10.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave
    ID 2369
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Lechmere
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Powder House Sq
    ID 2381
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 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 West Medford to Waltham, MA

The distance between West Medford and Waltham, MA is approximately 15.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Medford to Waltham, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From West Medford to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from West Medford to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 80 bus from Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave station to College Ave @ Powder House Sq station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

48min$10.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8080
Bus - 9696
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Boston Ave @ Harvard Ave
    ID 2369
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8080
    Wait for bus
    80
    Lechmere
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    College Ave @ Powder House Sq
    ID 2381
    8 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Harvard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 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 West Medford to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Train line LOWELL, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 80, Bus line 96, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between West Medford and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which train line goes from West Medford to Waltham, MA?

    The LOWELL train line goes from #316 | North Station station near West Medford in Medford to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from West Medford to Waltham, MA by train?

    The total travel time between West Medford and Waltham, MA by train is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near West Medford to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the LOWELL train from the #316 | North Station station near West Medford in Medford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between West Medford and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the North Station station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from West Medford to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from West Medford to Waltham, MA costs $7.00.

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