How to get from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 230 bus from Franklin St @ Pearl St station to Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station 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 Franklin St @ Pearl St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

76min$4.25
Bus - 230230
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Franklin St @ Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Franklin St @ Pearl St
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station
    ID 32000
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Quincy Center
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    21 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 St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Franklin St @ Pearl St and Waltham, MA is approximately 23.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin St @ Pearl 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 Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin St @ Pearl 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 Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line 230, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin St @ Pearl 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 Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA?

    The 230 bus line goes from Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station near Franklin St @ Pearl St in Quincy to Quincy Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Quincy Center station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Franklin St @ Pearl St and Waltham, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin St @ Pearl St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 230 bus from the Burgin Pkwy @ Quincy Center Station near Franklin St @ Pearl St in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin St @ Pearl St and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Quincy Center stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA costs $4.25.

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