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 Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

68min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
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
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from North Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

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 Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

84min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    25 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
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 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 20.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 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
  • Holmes St @ Billings Rd
  • Hancock St @ Billings Rd

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
  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from North Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

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 Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 24 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

84min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
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
    25 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
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 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 68 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • 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 8 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 Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Crossing 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 8 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 Downtown Crossing 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 $6.65.

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