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

From North Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from North Quincy to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy 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 1 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

61min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    23 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 North Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 504 and 553

To get from North Quincy to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy 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 11 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

71min$10.90
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    14 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 North Quincy to Waltham, MA

The distance between North Quincy, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 16.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Quincy 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 North Quincy

North Quincy is located at North Quincy, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is North Quincy - Hancock Street Garage.

Subway stations close to North Quincy:

  • Wollaston
  • Cedar Grove
  • Butler

Bus stations close to North Quincy:

  • North Quincy - Hancock Street Garage
  • Hancock St @ Billings Rd
  • E Squantum St @ Hancock St

Ferry stations close to North Quincy:

  • Quincy

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 @ Daniels Ct.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Newtonville
  • Auburndale
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Daniels Ct
  • Main St @ Exchange St
  • 691 Main St

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

To get from North Quincy to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy 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 11 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

71min$10.90
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    14 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 North Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 71 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between North Quincy 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 1 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near North Quincy in Quincy 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 North Quincy to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between North Quincy in Quincy and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 1 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near North Quincy in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between North Quincy 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 North Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from North Quincy to Waltham, MA costs $4.10.

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