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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass 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 16 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

76min$6.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    10 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 @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

82min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    18 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 @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 17.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 @ Columbia Rd

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

Subway stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Savin Hill
  • Andrew

Train stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Newmarket
  • Uphams Corner
  • Jfk/Umass

Bus stations close to Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd:

  • Columbia Rd @ Buttonwood St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Mt Vernon St
  • Dorchester Ave @ Edison Green

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Carter St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Newtonville
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Main St @ Daniels Ct
  • Moody St @ Main St

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

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Jfk/Umass 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 22 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

82min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jfk/Umass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Jfk/Umass
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    18 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 @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 16 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Jfk/Umass station near Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd 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 @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ Columbia Rd to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.