How to get from Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 504 and 553

To get from Alewife to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

83min$10.90
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Waltham, MA

The distance between Alewife, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 11.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alewife

Alewife is located at Alewife, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge (Ma).

Subway stations close to Alewife:

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Alewife:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife:

  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lafayette St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Route 16

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Lexington St @ School St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alewife to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 504 and 553

To get from Alewife to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

83min$10.90
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 57 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Braintree station near Alewife in Cambridge to Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife in Cambridge and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Braintree station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Central stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Waltham, MA costs $4.10.

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