How to get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham by bus?

From Back Bay - South End to Waltham by bus

To get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Galen St @ Water St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

38min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
    ID 86944
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay - South End to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing 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 Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 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
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay - South End to Waltham

The distance between Back Bay - South End, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 10.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay - South End 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 Back Bay - South End

Back Bay - South End is located at Back Bay - South End, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station.

Subway stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Copley
  • Prudential
  • Symphony

Bus stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station
  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Back Bay

Public transit stations close to Waltham, Boston

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Waltham.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Moody St @ Carter St

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From Back Bay - South End to Waltham by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing 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 Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

63min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 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
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    32 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Back Bay - South End and Waltham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston?

    The 504 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Back Bay - South End to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Waltham in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay - South End and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Back Bay - South End to get to Waltham in Boston?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop near Back Bay - South End in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Back Bay - South End and Waltham in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Waltham in Boston.

  • When is the last train from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston?

    The last train from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 6:51 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Back Bay - South End to Waltham?

    The ride from Back Bay - South End to Waltham costs $5.95.

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