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How to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. 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 18 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

78min$6.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via MATTAPAN TROLLEY, RED LINE and 70

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

95min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    40 min
  • 9
    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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 21.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station 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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station

Central Ave @ Central Ave Station is located at Central Ave @ Central Ave Station, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave @ Central Ave Station.

Subway stations close to Central Ave @ Central Ave Station:

  • Valley Road
  • Capen Street
  • Central Avenue

Bus stations close to Central Ave @ Central Ave Station:

  • Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
  • Eliot St @ Central Ave - Central Ave Sta
  • Central Ave And Elliot St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is School St @ Lexington St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Auburndale
  • West Newton
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Lexington St @ School St

Alternative route from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via MATTAPAN TROLLEY, RED LINE and 70

To get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 35 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

95min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Central Avenue
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN TROLLEY
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    40 min
  • 9
    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 Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN TROLLEY, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA?

    The MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway line goes from Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton to Ashmont station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the MATTAPAN TROLLEY subway from the Central Avenue station near Central Ave @ Central Ave Station in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Central Ave @ Central Ave Station and Waltham, MA?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Central Ave @ Central Ave Station to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.