How to get from Framingham to Waltham by bus and train?

From Framingham to Waltham by bus and train

To get from Framingham to Waltham in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Natick station to West Newton station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Cherry St station to Moody St @ Carter St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

72min$7.75
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from West Natick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Natick
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5530 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cherry St
    ID 7651
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Framingham to Waltham by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, 59 and 70

To get from Framingham to Waltham in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Natick station to Newtonville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

86min$7.65
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from West Natick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Natick
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5530 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Framingham to Waltham

The distance between Framingham, Waltham and Waltham, Waltham is approximately 13.64 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Framingham to Waltham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Framingham

Framingham is located at Framingham, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Waverly St. at N 1 Cyclery.

Train stations close to Framingham:

  • West Natick
  • Framingham
  • Framingham Amtrak

Bus stations close to Framingham:

  • Waverly St. at N 1 Cyclery
  • West Natick Mbta on Rt 135
  • Second St at Rec Center

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is 691 Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • 691 Main St
  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • Moody St @ Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Framingham to Waltham by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, 59 and 70

To get from Framingham to Waltham in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from West Natick station to Newtonville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

86min$7.65
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 5959
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from West Natick

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Natick
    0.56 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #5530 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    17 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 86 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 59, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct train between Framingham and Waltham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which train line goes from Framingham to Waltham?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from West Natick station near Framingham in Boston to #5530 | South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #5530 | South Station station near Waltham in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Framingham to Waltham by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Framingham in Boston and Waltham in Waltham by train and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

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

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the West Natick station near Framingham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Framingham and Waltham?

    Get off the train at the #5530 | South Station stop, which is closest to Waltham in Waltham.

  • When is the first train from Framingham to Waltham?

    The first train from Framingham in Boston to Waltham in Waltham is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the West Natick station at 12:00 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Framingham to Waltham?

    The ride from Framingham to Waltham costs $7.75.

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