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

From Waltham to Roslindale by bus, subway and train

To get from Waltham to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train 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 NEEDHAM train from South Station station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.60.

88min$10.60
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Subway - RED LINE
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
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
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    9 min
  • 7
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5627 | Needham Heights
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    16 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Main St @ Cross St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Back Bay - South End station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

61min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 504504
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
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
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5627 | Needham Heights
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Roslindale

The distance between Waltham, Boston and Roslindale, Boston is approximately 17.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Roslindale by bus, subway and train, 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 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 Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Archdale Rd.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Roslindale Village
  • Bellevue
  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St @ Archdale Rd
  • Washington St @ Whipple Ave
  • Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave

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From Waltham to Roslindale by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Main St @ Cross St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the NEEDHAM train from Back Bay - South End station to Roslindale Village station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

61min$12.45
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 504504
Train - NEEDHAM
Walk to Roslindale
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
    Main St @ Cross St
    ID 8297
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Technology Way @ Watertown Yard
    ID 900
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5627 | Needham Heights
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Roslindale Village
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 88 minutes, using Bus line 70, Subway line RED LINE, Train line NEEDHAM.

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

    The alternative route takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 504, Train line NEEDHAM.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to Roslindale?

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

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Roslindale in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waltham to get to Roslindale?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waltham and Roslindale?

    Get off the bus at the University Park station, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The ride from Waltham to Roslindale costs $10.60.

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