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

From Braintree to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 13 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

73min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    34 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
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    31 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Braintree to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to South Station 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
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 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 Braintree to Waltham, MA

The distance between Braintree, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 21.27 mi, which can typically be travelled in 73 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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 Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Washington St Opp Hobart Ave.

Subway stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree
  • Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave
  • Pearl St @ Ivory Plaza

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Elm St @ Main St

Related Routes

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

To get from Braintree to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree station to South Station 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
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Braintree
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 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 Braintree to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 73 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 13 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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