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 $4.25. The bus and subway schedule from Massachusetts Ave @ Boston St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

76min$4.25
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
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    9 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 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.

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

To check the bus and subway 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 subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

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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.

  • 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 Jfk/Umass station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Jfk/Umass 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 Jfk/Umass 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 $4.25.

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