How to get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

83min$6.65
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 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

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via MATTAPAN LINE, RED LINE and 70

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

89min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 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
    42 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 Central Avenue to Waltham, MA

The distance between Central Avenue and Waltham, MA is approximately 21.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 83 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via MATTAPAN LINE, RED LINE and 70

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Central Avenue station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

89min$4.10
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Central Avenue

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Central Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 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
    42 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 Central Avenue to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 83 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Central Avenue and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 23 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA?

    The MATTAPAN LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Central Avenue and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Central Avenue to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the MATTAPAN LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Central Avenue in Milton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The ride from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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