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 Opp Pearl St station to Independence Ave Opp Verchild St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $8.35. 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.

72min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 230230
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Franklin St Opp Pearl St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin St Opp Pearl St
    ID 3846
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 230230
    Wait for bus
    230
    Montello
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Independence Ave Opp Verchild St
    ID 3852
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Quincy Adams
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    32 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 24.04 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 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 72 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 12 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin St @ Pearl St to Waltham, MA?

    The 230 bus line goes from Franklin St Opp Pearl St station near Franklin St @ Pearl St in Quincy to Independence Ave Opp Verchild St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Independence Ave Opp Verchild St 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 12 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 Franklin St Opp Pearl St stop 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 Independence Ave Opp Verchild St 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 $8.35.

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