How to get from South Station Boston to Waltham by bus?

From South Station Boston to Waltham by bus

To get from South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate 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 40 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

40min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    17 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 South Station Boston to Waltham by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

40min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 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 South Station Boston to Waltham

The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and Waltham, Boston is approximately 10.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Waltham by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From South Station Boston to Waltham by subway and train

To get from South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

40min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 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 South Station Boston to Waltham?

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Waltham?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Boston and Waltham in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston?

    The 504 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Waltham in Boston by bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station Boston to get to Waltham in Boston?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near South Station Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston?

    The last train from South Station Boston to Waltham in Boston is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:50 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station Boston to Waltham?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Waltham costs $8.50.

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