How to get from Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

37min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus via 504 and 553

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

50min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Waltham, MA

The distance between Arlington, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 9.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Arlington.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Boylston
  • Copley
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington
  • Arlington St @ Saint James Ave
  • Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Exchange St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Exchange St
  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • 691 Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus via 504 and 553

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

50min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    12 min
  • 4
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

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

    The 504 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Arlington in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Arlington in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 37 min.

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

    Get on the 504 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St stop near Arlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The first train from Arlington in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 12:06 AM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Arlington to Waltham, MA costs $8.50.

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