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How to get fromHarvard University to Walthamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Porter to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    29 min
    $1–7

  2. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Western Ave @ Putnam Ave to Main St @ Liberty Stbus bus 70
    52 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Harvard University to Walthamtaxi taxi 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $24–29

  4. Drive  6.9 mi

    1. Drive from Harvard University to Walthamcar car 6.9 mi
    12 min
    $2

  5. Line 71 bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 71
    2. Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to 691 Main Stbus bus 70
    53 min
    $3–9

Harvard University to Waltham by foot and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7.5 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Porter to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Western Ave @ Putnam Ave to Main St @ Liberty St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 33 min.

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