How to get from Quincy Center to Waltham by bus and subway?

From Quincy Center to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Quincy Center to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

80min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Quincy Center to Waltham by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Waltham in Boston, take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

76min$10.75
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #044 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Quincy Center to Waltham

The distance between Quincy Center, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 22.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center to Waltham by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Quincy Center

Quincy Center is located at Quincy Center, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Quincy Center - 1259 Hancock St.

Subway stations close to Quincy Center:

  • North Quincy
  • Wollaston

Train stations close to Quincy Center:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Quincy Center:

  • Quincy Center - 1259 Hancock St
  • 1250 Hancock St
  • Whitwell St @ Deldorf St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

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

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • River St @ Jackson St
  • Main St @ Liberty St

Related Routes

From Quincy Center to Waltham by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Waltham in Boston, take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

76min$10.75
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 505505
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #044 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Quincy Center to Waltham?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Quincy Center to Waltham?

    The alternative route takes 76 minutes, using Bus line KINGSTON, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct subway between Quincy Center and Waltham?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Quincy Center to Waltham?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Waltham in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Quincy Center to Waltham by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Quincy Center in Quincy and Waltham in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Quincy Center to get to Waltham?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Quincy Center and Waltham?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Quincy Center to Waltham?

    The ride from Quincy Center to Waltham costs $6.65.

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