How to get from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Park Street station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

39min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Park Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Park Street
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

45min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA

The distance between Downtown Crossing, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 11.1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 39 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Downtown Crossing

Downtown Crossing is located at Downtown Crossing, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Chauncy St @ Summer St.

Subway stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Government Center
  • State Street
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to Downtown Crossing:

  • Chauncy St @ Summer St
  • Tremont St @ Beacon St
  • Otis St @ Summer 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 @ Liberty St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Newtonville
  • West Newton
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Main St @ Appleton St

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From Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

45min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 39 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Crossing and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 39 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Park Street station near Downtown Crossing in Boston to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Alewife station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and train is about 39 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Crossing to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Park Street station near Downtown Crossing in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Alewife station, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the last bus from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA?

    The last bus from Downtown Crossing in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) line. It leaves the Otis St @ Summer St stop at 1:56 AM.

  • When is the first train from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Downtown Crossing in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 12:40 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Downtown Crossing to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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