How to get from Waltham to Burlington, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Waltham to Burlington, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Burlington, MA 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 Cambridge St @ Bedford St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus, subway and train schedule from Waltham may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Burlington, MA on the Moovit app.

130min$9.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 350350
Walk to Burlington, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 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
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    5 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 350350
    Wait for bus
    350
    North Burlington Via Mall Rd
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Bedford St
    ID 1695
    45 min
  • 9
    Walk to Burlington, MA
    Walk to
    Burlington, MA
    50 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Burlington, MA

The distance between Waltham and Burlington, MA is approximately 21.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 130 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Burlington, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Waltham to Burlington, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Waltham to Burlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Waltham) and destination (Burlington, MA), 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 to Burlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 130 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 350.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Burlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 10 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Burlington, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Porter station near Waltham in Waltham to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Burlington, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham and Burlington, MA by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 10 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waltham to get to Burlington, MA?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham and Burlington, MA?

    Get off the train at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Burlington, MA.

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

    The ride from Waltham to Burlington, MA costs $9.40.

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