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How to get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 240 bus from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 24 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

84min$8.35
Bus - 240240
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
  • 2
    Bus - 240240
    Wait for bus
    240
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 505

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, 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 20 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

80min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA

The distance between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd and Waltham, MA is approximately 20.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd) 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.

Alternative route from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 505

To get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, 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 20 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

80min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    510 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    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 Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 240, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd 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 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA?

    The 240 bus line goes from Ashmont station near Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd in Boston to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd and Waltham, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 240 bus from the Ashmont stop near Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd to Waltham, MA costs $8.35.