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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Shawmut station to Downtown Crossing 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 19 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

79min$6.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Shawmut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Shawmut
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 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

Alternative route from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Shawmut station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Shawmut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Shawmut
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    42 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 Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ Centre St, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 19.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ Centre 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.

Public transit stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Centre St

Dorchester Ave @ Centre St is located at Dorchester Ave @ Centre St, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Dorchester Ave @ Centre St.

Subway stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Centre St:

  • Cedar Grove
  • Shawmut
  • Fields Corner

Train stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Centre St:

  • Talbot Avenue

Bus stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Centre St:

  • Dorchester Ave @ Centre St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Cheverus Rd
  • Dorchester Ave @ King St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Alternative route from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Shawmut station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Shawmut

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Shawmut
    450 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    42 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 Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Dorchester Ave @ Centre St and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Shawmut station near Dorchester Ave @ Centre St in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Alewife station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ Centre St in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Shawmut station near Dorchester Ave @ Centre St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ Centre St and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the subway fare from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ Centre St to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.