How to get from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Roxbury Crossing station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from 42a John Eliot Sq may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

58min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Roxbury Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    9 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Roxbury Crossing station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 51 min. The ride fare is $10.90. The subway and train schedule from 42a John Eliot Sq may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

51min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Roxbury Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 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
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 9
    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 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA

The distance between 42a John Eliot Sq and Waltham, MA is approximately 14.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (42a John Eliot Sq) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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From 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Roxbury Crossing station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 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 51 min. The ride fare is $10.90. The subway and train schedule from 42a John Eliot Sq may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

51min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Roxbury Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Roxbury Crossing
    480 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 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
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 9
    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 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • Is there a direct subway between 42a John Eliot Sq and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Roxbury Crossing station near 42a John Eliot Sq in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Oak Grove station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between 42a John Eliot Sq and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 58 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near 42a John Eliot Sq to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Roxbury Crossing station near 42a John Eliot Sq in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between 42a John Eliot Sq and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from 42a John Eliot Sq to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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