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

From Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St 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 42 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus, subway and train schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

102min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 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

From Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FAIRMOUNT train from Morton Street station to South Station 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$11.80
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Morton Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Street
    1.19 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1624 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 8
    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 Central Avenue to Waltham, MA

The distance between Central Avenue and Waltham, MA is approximately 19.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 102 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue to Waltham, MA

To check the bus, subway and train 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, 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.

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From Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one subway line: take the FAIRMOUNT train from Morton Street station to South Station 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 46 min. The ride fare is $11.80. The bus, subway and train schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

106min$11.80
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Morton Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Morton Street
    1.19 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1624 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    22 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #1411 | Littleton/Route 495
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 8
    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 Central Avenue to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 102 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 106 minutes, using Train line FAIRMOUNT, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Avenue 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 42 min.

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

    The 21 bus line goes from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station near Central Avenue in Milton 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 Central Avenue to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train?

    The total travel time between Central Avenue and Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train is about 1 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St stop near Central Avenue in Milton.

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

    The ride from Central Avenue to Waltham, MA costs $11.10.

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