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How to get fromWaltham to Kendall Squareby train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Kendall Square by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the subway from Porter to Kendall/MITsubway subway Red Line
    25 min
    $4–10

  2. Line 70 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney Stbus bus 70
    40 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Kendall Squaretaxi taxi 8.6 mi
    17 min
    $29–35

  4. Drive 8.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Kendall Squarecar car 8.6 mi
    17 min
    $2–3

Waltham to Kendall Square by train and subway

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration25 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9.4 mi
  • Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 40 min.

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