How to get from Central to Waltham by bus?

From Central to Waltham by bus

Take one direct bus from Central to Waltham in Boston: take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 43 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

43min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Leaves from Green St @ Magazine St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    41 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central to Waltham by subway and train

To get from Central to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

36min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Central to Waltham

The distance between Central, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 7.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 43 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central 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 Central

Central is located at Central, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Central:

  • Boston Univ. East
  • Boston Univ. Central
  • Union Square

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
  • Magazine St @ Green St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham:

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

Related Routes

From Central to Waltham by subway and train

To get from Central to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Central station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

36min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Central

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #407 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    140 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 43 minutes, using Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 36 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central and Waltham?

    Yes, there’s a direct bus going from Central in Cambridge to Waltham in Boston in 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central to Waltham?

    The 70 bus line goes from Green St @ Magazine St station near Central in Cambridge to Market Place Dr station near Waltham in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between Central in Cambridge and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 43 min.

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

    Get on the 70 bus from the Green St @ Magazine St stop near Central in Cambridge.

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

    Get off the bus at the Market Place Dr stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • When is the first bus from Central to Waltham?

    The first bus from Central in Cambridge to Waltham in Boston is University Park - Market Place Dr. It leaves the Green St @ Magazine St stop at 4:02 AM.

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

    The ride from Central to Waltham costs $1.70.

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