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 Galen St @ Water St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

38min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
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
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Arlington station to Fenway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Pearl St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

67min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 4747
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fenway
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB
    ID 1807
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green St @ Pearl St
    ID 2755
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 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
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Waltham, MA

The distance between Arlington, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 10.43 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 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 Stuart St @ Charles St S.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Boylston
  • Copley

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Stuart St @ Charles St S
  • Arlington St @ Isabella St
  • Charles St S @ Park Plaza

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Waltham

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From Arlington to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Arlington station to Fenway station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Pearl St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

67min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 4747
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Fenway
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Dr @ Fenway Station NB
    ID 1807
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green St @ Pearl St
    ID 2755
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 47, Bus line 70.

  • 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 38 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 38 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 Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 12:40 AM.

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

    The ride from Arlington to Waltham, MA costs $5.95.

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