How to get from Dock Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Dock Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Dock Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD bus from Rockport Market station to West Gloucester station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $18.00.

193min$18.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROADGLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Rockport Market

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rockport Market
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROADGLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD
    Wait for bus
    GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD
    Rose Baker Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West Gloucester
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    West Gloucester
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    63 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1415 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Dock Square to Waltham, MA by train

To get from Dock Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $19.25.

178min$19.25
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1415 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dock Square to Waltham, MA

The distance between Dock Square, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 53.87 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dock Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dock Square

Dock Square is located at Dock Square, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Train Station - Rockport.

Train stations close to Dock Square:

  • Rockport

Bus stations close to Dock Square:

  • Train Station - Rockport
  • Rockport
  • Toad Hall Bookstore

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

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

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Main St @ Liberty St

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From Dock Square to Waltham, MA by train

To get from Dock Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train from Rockport station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $19.25.

178min$19.25
Walk to train station
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Rockport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rockport
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #28 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    76 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1415 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dock Square to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD, Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dock Square to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 178 minutes, using Train line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dock Square and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dock Square to Waltham, MA?

    The GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD bus line goes from Rockport Market station near Dock Square in Rockport to Rose Baker Senior Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Rose Baker Senior Center station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dock Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Dock Square in Rockport and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus and train is about 3 hr 13 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dock Square to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the GLOUCESTER - ROCKPORT VIA THATCHER ROAD bus from the Rockport Market stop near Dock Square in Rockport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dock Square and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Rose Baker Senior Center station, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Dock Square to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Dock Square to Waltham, MA costs $18.00.

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