How to get from Waltham Station to Boston by bus, subway and train?

From Waltham Station to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham Station to Boston you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Temple Pl @ Washington St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Waltham Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

57min$9.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Walk to Boston
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham Station
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham Station to Boston

The distance between Waltham Station and Boston is approximately 13.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham Station to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Waltham Station to Boston

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham Station to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line SL5.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham Station and Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham Station to Boston?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Porter station near Waltham Station in Waltham to Park Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Park Street station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham Station to Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham Station and Boston by train, subway and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waltham Station to get to Boston?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the Porter station near Waltham Station in Waltham.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham Station and Boston?

    Get off the train at the Park Street stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Waltham Station to Boston?

    The ride from Waltham Station to Boston costs $9.40.

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