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How to get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 16 bus from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 21 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

81min$8.35
Bus - 1616
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Forest Hills Via South Bay Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 22, ORANGE LINE and 505

To get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 22 bus from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St station to Jackson Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

83min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St
    ID 383
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA

The distance between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 20.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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.

Public transit stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance

Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance is located at Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St.

Subway stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance:

  • Green Street

Train stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance:

  • Talbot Avenue
  • Four Corners/Geneva

Bus stations close to Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance:

  • Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St
  • Columbia Rd @ Wolcott St
  • Blue Hill Ave @ Franklin Park Rd

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Appleton St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Appleton St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Moody St @ Carter St

Alternative route from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 22, ORANGE LINE and 505

To get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 22 bus from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St station to Jackson Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

83min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2222
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Blue Hill Ave @ Ellington St
    ID 383
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2222
    Wait for bus
    22
    Ruggles
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jackson Square
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jackson Square
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 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 Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 16, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 22, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance 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 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA?

    The 16 bus line goes from Forest Hills Via South Bay Center station near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus and subway is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 16 bus from the Forest Hills Via South Bay Center stop near Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Franklin Park Zoo @ Entrance to Waltham, MA costs $8.35.