Rome2Rio

How to get fromWaltham to JFK/UMassby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to JFK/UMass

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to JFK/UMass by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the subway from Porter to JFK/UMasssubway subway Red Line
    39 min
    $4–10

  2. Drive  14.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham to JFK/UMasscar car 14.9 mi
    21 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    53 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to JFK/UMasstaxi taxi 14.9 mi
    21 min
    $45–60

  5. Line 70 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus bus 70
    2. Take the subway from Central to JFK/UMasssubway subway Red Line
    57 min
    $5–7

Waltham to JFK/UMass by train and subway

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration39 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Waltham to JFK/UMass.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 39 min

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and JFK/UMass, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 43 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Need to know: Jadrolinija - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There