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How to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 8 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 16 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

76min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 88
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd
    ID 134
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Harbor Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jfk/Umass
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 17, RED LINE and 505

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 19 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

79min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2935
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Andrew
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrew
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Waltham, MA is approximately 18.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 17, RED LINE and 505

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 17 bus from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave station to Andrew station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 19 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

79min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1717
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Columbia Rd @ Massachusetts Ave
    ID 2935
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1717
    Wait for bus
    17
    Andrew
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Andrew
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Andrew
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 8, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 17, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA?

    The 8 bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd station near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston to Harbor Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Harbor Point station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Waltham, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 8 bus from the Massachusetts Ave @ Columbia Rd stop near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Waltham, MA?

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

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA costs $8.35.

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