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

From Waltham to Lexington, MA by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 77 bus and finally take the 62 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.40.

68min$10.40
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 7777
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Waltham
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5412 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Porter Red Line Sta
    ID 23151
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Arlington Heights
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arlington Heights Busway
    ID 7922
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    11 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Lexington, MA in Lexington, 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 62 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

97min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
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
    80 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 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 - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Lexington, MA

The distance between Waltham, Lexington and Lexington, MA, Lexington is approximately 14.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Lexington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lexington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Public transit stations close to Lexington, MA, Lexington

Lexington, MA is located at Lexington, MA, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Office.

Bus stations close to Lexington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lexington Post Office
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Winthrop Rd
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Woburn St

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From Waltham to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Waltham to Lexington, MA in Lexington, 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 62 bus from Alewife station to Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

97min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
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
    80 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
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 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 - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 77, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham to Lexington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #5412 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Porter station near Lexington, MA in Lexington.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Lexington, MA in Lexington by train and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #5412 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    Get off the train at the Porter stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA in Lexington.

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Lexington, MA?

    The ride from Waltham to Lexington, MA costs $10.40.

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