How to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 137 bus from Main St @ Melrose St station to Washington St @ Grove St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE 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 Main St @ Melrose St may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

84min$8.35
Bus - 137137
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Main St @ Melrose St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St @ Melrose St
  • 2
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Oak Grove
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 10
    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 Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Main St @ Melrose St and Waltham, MA is approximately 22.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St @ Melrose St 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 Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 137, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St @ Melrose St 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 Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA?

    The 137 bus line goes from Oak Grove station near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose to Washington St @ Grove St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Washington St @ Grove St station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Main St @ Melrose St and Waltham, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St @ Melrose St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 137 bus from the Oak Grove stop near Main St @ Melrose St in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St @ Melrose St and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Grove St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Main St @ Melrose St to Waltham, MA costs $8.35.

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