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How to get from Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train?

From Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Quincy to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 211 bus from E Squantum St Opp Heath St station to E Squantum St @ Hancock St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Quincy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

90min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 211211
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from E Squantum St Opp Heath St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Squantum St Opp Heath St
    ID 3153
    1.2 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - 211211
    Wait for bus
    211
    Quincy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Squantum St @ Hancock St
    ID 3167
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Quincy
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    32 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Quincy to Waltham, MA

The distance between Quincy and Waltham, MA is approximately 20.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from Quincy to Waltham, MA

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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 211, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Quincy and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The 211 bus line goes from E Squantum St Opp Heath St station near Quincy in Quincy to Quincy Center station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Quincy Center station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Quincy and Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Quincy to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 211 bus from the E Squantum St Opp Heath St stop near Quincy in Quincy.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Quincy and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Quincy Center station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and train fare from Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Quincy to Waltham, MA costs $11.10.