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

From Riverside to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Riverside to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Walnut St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

62min$8.35
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    13 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Riverside to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 504 and 553

To get from Riverside to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Copley 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 24 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

84min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    160 yd • 3 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
    8 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 Riverside to Waltham, MA

The distance between Riverside, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 9.32 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Riverside 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 Riverside

Riverside is located at Riverside, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Riverside.

Subway stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Woodland
  • Waban

Train stations close to Riverside:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Riverside:

  • Riverside
  • Riverside Station
  • Riverside Mbta Station

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 @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Auburndale
  • West Newton
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Riverside to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 504 and 553

To get from Riverside to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Riverside station to Copley 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 24 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

84min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Riverside

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Riverside
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    160 yd • 3 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
    8 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 Riverside to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 84 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

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

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Riverside in Newton to Union Square station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Union Square station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Riverside in Newton and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Riverside in Newton.

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

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

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

    The ride from Riverside to Waltham, MA costs $8.35.

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