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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.