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How to get from Lexington to Waltham by bus?

By bus

To get from Lexington to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 70 bus from 495 Western Ave station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

102min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Reservoir
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    8 min
  • 6
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 7
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    21 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 78, 71 and 70

To get from Lexington to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

102min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    13 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 13.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lexington 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 Lexington

Lexington is located at Lexington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd.

Train stations close to Lexington:

  • Belmont
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Lexington:

  • Watertown St @ Peacock Farm Rd
  • Watertown St @ Crescent Rd
  • Wadsworth Rd @ Appleton St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham:

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

Alternative route by bus via 78, 71 and 70

To get from Lexington to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 78 bus from Appleton St @ Lublin St station to Harvard station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 71 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

102min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 7171
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Appleton St @ Lublin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Appleton St @ Lublin St
    ID 2466
    710 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harvard
    18 min
  • 4
    Bus - 7171
    Wait for bus
    71
    Watertown Square
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown Sq Terminal
    ID 8178
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 71, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 42 min.

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

    The 78 bus line goes from Appleton St @ Lublin St station near Lexington to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Waltham in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Lexington and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 78 bus from the Appleton St @ Lublin St 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 Harvard stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

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

    The ride from Lexington to Waltham costs $5.10.

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