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How to get from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 450 bus from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St station to Surface Rd @ Hanover St station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $11.25. The bus and train schedule from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

75min$11.25
Bus - 450450
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Surface Rd @ Hanover St
    ID 8309
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    640 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 450 bus from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St station to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

99min$12.75
Bus - 450450
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St and Waltham, MA is approximately 18.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 75 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

From Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 450 bus from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St station to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.75. The bus and train schedule from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

99min$12.75
Bus - 450450
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St
  • 2
    Bus - 450450
    Wait for bus
    450
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    830 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 450, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line 450, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct bus between Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA?

    The 450 bus line goes from Haymarket station near Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St in Saugus to Surface Rd @ Hanover St station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Surface Rd @ Hanover St station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 450 bus from the Haymarket stop near Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St in Saugus.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Surface Rd @ Hanover St station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Salem Tnpk @ Ballard St to Waltham, MA costs $11.25.