How to get from Waltham to Burlington by bus and subway?

From Waltham to Burlington by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Burlington in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 350 bus from Alewife station to Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

119min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 350350
Leaves from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    12 min
  • 7
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    North Burlington Via Mall Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Burlington by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Burlington in 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 350 bus from Alewife station to Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

134min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 350350
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    5 min
  • 6
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    North Burlington Via Mall Rd
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Burlington

The distance between Waltham, Boston and Burlington, Boston is approximately 26.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Burlington by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Elm St @ Main St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • River St @ Jackson St

Public transit stations close to Burlington, Boston

Burlington is located at Burlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St.

Train stations close to Burlington:

  • Wilmington

Bus stations close to Burlington:

  • Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
  • Chestnut Street Burlington
  • Cambridge St Opp Wilmington Rd

Related Routes

From Waltham to Burlington by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Burlington in 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 350 bus from Alewife station to Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

134min$11.10
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 350350
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    5 min
  • 6
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    North Burlington Via Mall Rd
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    Ride to bus station
    Chestnut Ave @ Cambridge St
    ID 6902
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Burlington?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 350.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham to Burlington?

    The alternative route takes 134 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 350.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Burlington in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Burlington in Boston?

    The 70 bus line goes from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station near Waltham to University Park station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till University Park station near Burlington in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Burlington in Boston by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Waltham and Burlington in Boston by bus and subway is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waltham to get to Burlington in Boston?

    Get on the 70 bus from the Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta stop near Waltham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waltham and Burlington in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the University Park stop, which is closest to Burlington in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Waltham to Burlington?

    The ride from Waltham to Burlington costs $5.80.