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 36 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

36min$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

From Arlington to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
The Most Popular Urban Mobility App in Boston.
All local mobility options in one app

Public transit directions from Arlington to Waltham, MA

The distance between Arlington and Waltham, MA is approximately 9.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 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.

Bus schedule from Arlington to Waltham, MA

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

Related Routes

From Arlington to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Arlington to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the GREEN LINE E subway from Arlington station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE E
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Arlington

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE E
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE E
    Medford/Tufts
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE E, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • 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 36 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 Washington St @ Bacon St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Washington St @ Bacon St station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and Waltham, MA by bus is about 36 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 Washington St @ Bacon St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The last train from Arlington in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station station at 7:40 PM.

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

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

Popular Routes