How to get from Waltham to Methuen by bus and train?

From Waltham to Methuen by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the 10 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

159min$17.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1010
Walk to Methuen
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
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Village Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
    ID 8940224
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    170 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waltham to Methuen by bus and train via FITCHBURG, HAVERHILL and 12

To get from Waltham to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the 12 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Center & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

175min$17.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1212
Walk to Methuen
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
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center & Broadway
    ID 4256736
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Methuen

The distance between Waltham, Methuen Town and Methuen, Methuen Town is approximately 39.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 159 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Methuen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Methuen Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Carter St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Kendal Green
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

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

Public transit stations close to Methuen, Methuen Town

Methuen is located at Osgood Street, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue.

Train stations close to Methuen:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen:

  • Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
  • 39 Hampshire Street
  • Methuen Square

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waltham to Methuen by bus and train via FITCHBURG, HAVERHILL and 12

To get from Waltham to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL train and finally take the 12 bus from Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station to Center & Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

175min$17.50
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - HAVERHILL
Bus - 1212
Walk to Methuen
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
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lawrence
    59 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8904086
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Center & Broadway
    ID 4256736
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    0.79 mi • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 159 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 10.

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

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Train line HAVERHILL, Bus line 12.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Methuen?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Methuen?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till North Station station near Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Methuen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Methuen in Methuen Town by train and bus is about 2 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

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

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Waltham to Methuen?

    The ride from Waltham to Methuen costs $17.50.

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