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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.