How to get from Boston to Waltham by bus?

From Boston to Waltham by bus

To get from Boston to Waltham in Boston, take the 1 bus from Nubian station to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

79min$3.40
Bus - 11
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Nubian
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
    ID 102
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston to Waltham by bus via SL4, SL4 and 505

To get from Boston to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Nubian station to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL4 bus and finally take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

62min$7.65
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Nubian
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 6
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Waltham
The distance between Boston, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 10.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Waltham 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 Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Harrison Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Northeastern University
  • Roxbury Crossing

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Malcolm X Blvd @ Shawmut Ave
  • Washington St Opp Ruggles St
Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Appleton St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • Moody St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston to Waltham by bus via SL4, SL4 and 505

To get from Boston to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL4 bus from Nubian station to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SL4 bus and finally take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

62min$7.65
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Nubian
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Boston
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    4 min
  • 6
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 1, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line SL4, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Waltham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Waltham in Boston?

    The 1 bus line goes from Harvard station near Boston to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St station near Waltham in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Waltham in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the 1 bus from the Harvard stop near Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston to Waltham?

    The ride from Boston to Waltham costs $3.40.

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