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 in Waltham, 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 Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$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.
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    25 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
    Waltham Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and 70

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 24 bus from River St Opp Cedar St 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 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

91min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from River St Opp Cedar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St Opp Cedar St
    ID 588
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    25 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
    34 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, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 16.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 78 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.

Public transit stations close to Central Avenue

Central Avenue is located at Central Avenue, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Central Ave @ Central Ave Station.

Subway stations close to Central Avenue:

  • Milton
  • Butler
  • Cedar Grove

Bus stations close to Central Avenue:

  • Central Ave @ Central Ave Station
  • Eliot St @ Central Ave - Central Ave Sta
  • Central Ave And Elliot 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 @ Daniels Ct.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Daniels Ct
  • Main St @ Exchange St
  • 691 Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and 70

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 24 bus from River St Opp Cedar St 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 31 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

91min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from River St Opp Cedar St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River St Opp Cedar St
    ID 588
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    6 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    25 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
    34 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 78 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line 24, 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 18 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 in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Central Avenue in Milton and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 18 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 in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA costs $4.10.

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