How to get from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 44 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

44min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 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
    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, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 47 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 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, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station) and Waltham, MA is approximately 10.69 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA

To check the bus schedule from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston (South Station)) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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From Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 47 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from Boston (South Station) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 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, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Washington St @ Bacon St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington St @ Bacon St station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Waltham, MA by bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Waltham, MA?

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

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Bacon St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the last train from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station at 6:40 PM.

  • When is the last bus from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA?

    The last bus from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) line. It leaves the Chinatown Gate stop at 1:59 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Waltham, MA costs $8.50.

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