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

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

To get from Butler to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Butler may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

103min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd
    ID 537
    0.68 mi • 15 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Butler to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train via RED LINE SHUTTLE, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Butler to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the RED LINE SHUTTLE bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Broadway Station - Red Line 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 57 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Butler may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

117min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    0.97 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE SHUTTLE
    Broadway (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    20 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 Butler to Waltham, MA

The distance between Butler and Waltham, MA is approximately 20.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Butler 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 Butler to Waltham, MA

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from Butler to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Butler) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Butler to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train via RED LINE SHUTTLE, RED LINE and FITCHBURG

To get from Butler to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the RED LINE SHUTTLE bus from Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station to Broadway Station - Red Line 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 57 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Butler may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

117min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Ashmont / Peabody Sq.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    0.97 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - RED LINE SHUTTLERED LINE SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    RED LINE SHUTTLE
    Broadway (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Broadway
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    20 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

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE SHUTTLE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Butler 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 43 min.

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

    The 21 bus line goes from Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd station near Butler in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Forest Hills station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Butler and Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 43 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Dorchester Ave @ Gallivan Blvd stop near Butler in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

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

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