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 train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 40 bus from Forest Hills station to Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $11.10.

82min$11.10
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 4040
Walk to Roslindale
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
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Forest Hills
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Georgetowne
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave
    ID 599
    3 min
  • 10
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    310 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Roslindale by bus

To get from Waltham to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Reservoir station to Washington St @ Whipple Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

95min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5151
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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Whipple Ave
    ID 639
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    320 yd • 4 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 16.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 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 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 Roslindale, Boston

Roslindale is located at South Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St Opp Granfield Ave.

Subway stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Roslindale:

  • Forest Hills
  • Bellevue
  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Roslindale:

  • Washington St Opp Granfield Ave
  • Washington St @ Granfield Ave
  • Washington St @ Mosgrove Ave

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From Waltham to Roslindale by bus

To get from Waltham to Roslindale in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 70 bus from Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 51 bus from Reservoir station to Washington St @ Whipple Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

95min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5151
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
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    University Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reservoir
    19 min
  • 7
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Forest Hills
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Whipple Ave
    ID 639
    28 min
  • 9
    Walk to Roslindale
    Walk to
    Roslindale
    South Street
    320 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 70, Bus line 86, Bus line 51.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Roslindale?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Roslindale?

    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 subway line and one bus line till North Station station near Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Waltham in Waltham and Roslindale in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    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 Roslindale?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Roslindale in Boston.

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

    The ride from Waltham to Roslindale costs $11.10.

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