How to get from Lexington to Waltham by bus, subway and train?

From Lexington to Waltham by bus, subway and train

To get from Lexington to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lexington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham on the Moovit app.

62min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    4 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Lexington to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Lexington to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 37 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lexington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham on the Moovit app.

97min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lexington to Waltham

The distance between Lexington, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 12.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington to Waltham by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Lexington to Waltham

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Lexington to Waltham using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Lexington) and destination (Waltham), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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From Lexington to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Lexington to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 76 bus from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 37 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Lexington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham on the Moovit app.

97min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7676
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
    ID 8651
    260 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7676
    Wait for bus
    76
    Alewife Via Hanscom Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 76, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line 76, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

    The 76 bus line goes from Watertown St @ Crescent Rd station near Lexington to Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station near Waltham in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Lexington and Waltham in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 76 bus from the Watertown St @ Crescent Rd stop near Lexington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alewife Via Hanscom Airport station, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Lexington to Waltham costs $11.10.

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