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 @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $1.70.

47min$1.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Green St @ Magazine St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 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 30 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

30min$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
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Fitchburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    150 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 7.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 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:

  • Kendall/MIT
  • Boston Univ. Central
  • Boston Univ. East

Bus stations close to Central:

  • Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
  • Central - Massachusetts Ave Opp Pearl St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • West Newton
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • 691 Main St

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 30 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

30min$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
    7 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Fitchburg
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    150 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 47 minutes, using Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 30 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train 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 47 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 Waltham Center 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 47 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 Waltham Center stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • When is the last bus from Central to Waltham?

    The last bus from Central in Cambridge to Waltham in Boston is the University Park - Market Place Dr line. It leaves the Green St @ Magazine St stop at 3:15 AM.

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

    The ride from Central to Waltham costs $1.70.

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