How to get from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Central station. Next, 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 51 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

51min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Charles/Mgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Charles/Mgh
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 504 and 553

To get from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

67min$10.90
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Charles/Mgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Charles/Mgh
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA

The distance between Charles/Mgh, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 9.33 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charles/Mgh 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 Charles/Mgh

Charles/Mgh is located at Charles/Mgh, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Charles/Mgh - 325 Cambridge St.

Subway stations close to Charles/Mgh:

  • Park Street
  • Science Park / West End
  • Bowdoin

Train stations close to Charles/Mgh:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to Charles/Mgh:

  • Charles/Mgh - 325 Cambridge St
  • Charles/Mgh - Cambridge St @ Lindall Pl
  • Charles St @ Beacon St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Common St Opp Middle St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • 691 Main St
  • Moody St @ Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE, 504 and 553

To get from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the RED LINE subway from Charles/Mgh station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

67min$10.90
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Charles/Mgh

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Charles/Mgh
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between Charles/Mgh and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Charles/Mgh in Boston to Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Charles/Mgh in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 51 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Charles/Mgh to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Charles/Mgh in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Charles/Mgh and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Central stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the last train from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Charles/Mgh in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:50 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Charles/Mgh to Waltham, MA costs $4.10.

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