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How to get from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal by bus?

From Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal by bus

Take one direct bus from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston: take the 505 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

58min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Walk to South Station Bus Terminal
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to South Station Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    South Station Bus Terminal
    Atlantic Avenue
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal by subway and train

To get from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to South Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

47min$9.40
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to South Station Bus Terminal
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to South Station Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    South Station Bus Terminal
    Atlantic Avenue
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal

The distance between Waltham, Boston and South Station Bus Terminal, Boston is approximately 14.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal by bus, 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:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham:

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

Public transit stations close to South Station Bus Terminal, Boston

South Station Bus Terminal is located at Atlantic Avenue, Boston and the nearest public transit station is A St @ Mt Washington Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station Bus Terminal:

  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Bus Terminal:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Bus Terminal:

  • A St @ Mt Washington Ave
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Chinatown Gate

From Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal by subway and train

To get from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Porter station. Next, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to South Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

47min$9.40
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Walk to South Station Bus Terminal
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 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
    Braintree
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 6
    Walk to South Station Bus Terminal
    Walk to
    South Station Bus Terminal
    Atlantic Avenue
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Subway line RED LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Waltham and South Station Bus Terminal in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston in 58 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston?

    The 505 bus line goes from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station near Waltham to Downtown (Express) station near South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham and South Station Bus Terminal in Boston by bus is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Waltham to get to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station stop near Waltham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Waltham and South Station Bus Terminal in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Downtown (Express) stop, which is closest to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston?

    The first bus from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston is Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express). It leaves the Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station stop at 3:10 AM.

  • When is the first train from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston?

    The first train from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Waltham station at 1:09 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal?

    The ride from Waltham to South Station Bus Terminal costs $4.25.