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How to get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FAIRMOUNT train from Four Corners/Geneva 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington 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 Four Corners/Geneva

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Four Corners/Geneva
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    16 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

From Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 19 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station to Fields Corner 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and train schedule from Columbia Rd @ Washington St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fields Corner
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fields Corner
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    13 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
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Public transit directions from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Waltham, MA is approximately 17.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Columbia Rd @ Washington 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 Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Columbia Rd @ Washington 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.

From Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 19 bus from Washington St @ Columbia Rd station to Fields Corner 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and train schedule from Columbia Rd @ Washington St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1919
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Columbia Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Columbia Rd
    ID 468
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1919
    Wait for bus
    19
    Fields Corner
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Fields Corner
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Fields Corner
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    13 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 19, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct train between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The FAIRMOUNT train line goes from #1620 | South Station station near Columbia Rd @ Washington St in Boston to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Station station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Columbia Rd @ Washington St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the FAIRMOUNT train from the #1620 | South Station station near Columbia Rd @ Washington St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Columbia Rd @ Washington St and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the South Station stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Columbia Rd @ Washington St to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.