How to get from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

51min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA by bus

Take one direct bus from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA in Waltham: take the 505 bus from Federal St @ Franklin St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

49min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Federal St @ Franklin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    36 min
  • 4
    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 Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA

The distance between Rowes Wharf and Waltham, MA is approximately 11.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA by bus

Take one direct bus from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA in Waltham: take the 505 bus from Federal St @ Franklin St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.25.

49min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Federal St @ Franklin St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    820 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    36 min
  • 4
    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 Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct subway between Rowes Wharf and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near Rowes Wharf in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Alewife station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Rowes Wharf and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Rowes Wharf to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near Rowes Wharf in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Rowes Wharf and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the first train from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Rowes Wharf in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 1:40 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA?

    The first bus from Rowes Wharf in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express). It leaves the Federal St @ Franklin St stop at 4:45 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Rowes Wharf to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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