There are 5 ways to get from Harvard University to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Porter to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
29 min$1–7Line 71 bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminalbus 71
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Liberty Stbus 70
48 min$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Walthamtaxi 6.9 mi
12 min$24–29Drive 6.9 mi
- Drive from Harvard University to Walthamcar 6.9 mi
12 min$2Line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Western Ave @ Putnam Ave to 691 Main Stbus 70
53 min$1–5
Harvard University to Waltham by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Waltham is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $24 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western Ave @ Putnam Ave and arriving at 691 Main St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Porter and arriving at Waltham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.
The distance between Harvard University and Waltham is 8 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Porter to Waltham takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Harvard University to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Waltham is to train which takes 29 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 71 bus and line 70 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 48 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, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Main St @ Liberty St via Harvard, Watertown Sq Terminal, and Main St @ Merchants Row in around 48 min.
Train from Porter to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Harvard to Watertown Sq Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Liberty St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Western Ave @ Putnam Ave to 691 Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Watertown Sq Terminal station.
Harvard University to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Waltham is 7 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Harvard University to Waltham.
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