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How to get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, take the 70 bus from 495 Western Ave station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

62min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA by bus via 86, 57 and 558

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Market St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

49min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St @ Washington St
    ID 1035
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Market St
    ID 973
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA

The distance between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Waltham, MA is approximately 7.42 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Alternative route from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA by bus via 86, 57 and 558

To get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station to Market St @ Washington St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $7.65.

49min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 1029
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Market St @ Washington St
    ID 1035
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Market St
    ID 973
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 57, Bus line 558.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Waltham, MA?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station near Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave in Boston to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Waltham, MA by bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave stop near Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave to Waltham, MA costs $3.40.