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How to get from Brookline to Waltham by bus?

From Brookline to Waltham by bus

To get from Brookline to Waltham in Boston, take the 66 bus from Washington St @ Pearl St station to N Harvard St @ Western Ave station. Next, take the 70 bus from Western Ave @ N Harvard St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

67min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Washington St @ Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Western Ave
    ID 2561
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ N Harvard St
    ID 1070
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    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

Alternative route from Brookline to Waltham by bus via 66, 57 and 556

To get from Brookline to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Washington St @ Pearl St station to Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

57min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 5757
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Washington St @ Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave
    ID 964
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Brookline to Waltham

The distance between Brookline, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 9.15 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brookline 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 Brookline

Brookline is located at Brookline, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Walnut St.

Subway stations close to Brookline:

  • Brookline Village
  • Riverway
  • Mission Park

Bus stations close to Brookline:

  • Washington St @ Walnut St
  • Walnut St @ High St
  • Washington St @ Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Waltham
  • Elm St @ Main St

Alternative route from Brookline to Waltham by bus via 66, 57 and 556

To get from Brookline to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 66 bus from Washington St @ Pearl St station to Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

57min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 6666
Bus - 5757
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Washington St @ Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Pearl St
    ID 1526
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Ave Opp Quint Ave
    ID 964
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 66, Bus line 57, Bus line 556.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

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

    The 66 bus line goes from Washington St @ Pearl St station near Brookline to Harvard Via Allston station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard Via Allston station near Waltham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Brookline and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the 66 bus from the Washington St @ Pearl St stop near Brookline in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harvard Via Allston stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Brookline to Waltham costs $3.40.

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