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

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

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 8 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St station to Massachusetts Ave @ Newmarket Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FAIRMOUNT train 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 22 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$8.35
Bus - 88
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St
  • 2
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Newmarket Station
    ID 127
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newmarket
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1620 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 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 train via FAIRMOUNT and 505

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FAIRMOUNT train from Newmarket station to South Station 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 15 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

75min$6.65
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Newmarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newmarket
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 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
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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 16.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA by bus and train via FAIRMOUNT and 505

To get from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FAIRMOUNT train from Newmarket station to South Station 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 15 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and train schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

75min$6.65
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Newmarket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Newmarket
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 8, Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Train line FAIRMOUNT, 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 train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

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

    The 8 bus line goes from Massachusetts Ave @ Newmarket Station station near Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St in Boston to Newmarket station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Newmarket station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 22 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 @ Newmarket Station 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 Newmarket stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and train 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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