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 Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

32min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
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
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham
    Walk to
    Waltham
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to Newtonville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Adams St @ Washington St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

45min$15.00
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #521 | Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Lewis Terr
    ID 7633
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams St @ Washington St
    ID 7800
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    9 min
  • 10
    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 9.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 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 Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl.

Subway stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Copley
  • Symphony
  • Prudential

Bus stations close to Back Bay - South End:

  • Copley - Saint James Ave @ Trinity Pl
  • Boston, MA - Copley Square (Corner Of Clarendon St. & St. James Ave. In Front Of Trinity Church)
  • Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

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:

  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham:

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

Related Routes

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

To get from Back Bay - South End to Waltham in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to Newtonville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 553 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Adams St @ Washington St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

45min$15.00
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Back Bay - South End
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #521 | Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Lewis Terr
    ID 7633
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams St @ Washington St
    ID 7800
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    9 min
  • 10
    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 32 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553, Bus line 558.

  • 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 32 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 32 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 $8.50.

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