How to get from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA by train?

From Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA by train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the HAVERHILL train from Melrose Highlands 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 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $13.50. The train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

90min$13.50
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Melrose Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Highlands
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 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 Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 131 bus from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

108min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
    ID 9074
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 10
    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 Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA

The distance between Melrose Highlands and Waltham, MA is approximately 17.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Train schedule from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA

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

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From Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 131 bus from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

108min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 131131
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Franklin St Opp Greenwood St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St Opp Greenwood St
    ID 9074
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 131131
    Wait for bus
    131
    Malden Via Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 10
    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 Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 131, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct train between Melrose Highlands and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from #1220 | North Station station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose 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 Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA by train?

    The total travel time between Melrose Highlands and Waltham, MA by train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melrose Highlands to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the #1220 | North Station station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melrose Highlands 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 Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Melrose Highlands to Waltham, MA costs $13.50.

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