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

From Eliot to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Eliot to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Eliot station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Watertown St @ Chapel St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Eliot may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

49min$8.35
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Eliot
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    16 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    7 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Eliot to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 59 and 553

To get from Eliot to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Eliot station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Walnut St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Eliot may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

62min$8.35
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Eliot
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Eliot to Waltham, MA

The distance between Eliot and Waltham, MA is approximately 6.36 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Eliot 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 Eliot to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Eliot to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Eliot) 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 Eliot to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 59 and 553

To get from Eliot to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Eliot station to Newton Highlands station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 59 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Walnut St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $8.35. The bus and subway schedule from Eliot may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

62min$8.35
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Eliot

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Eliot
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Newton Highlands
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Newton Highlands
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 10
    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 Eliot to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 59, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 62 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Eliot to Waltham, MA?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Union Square station near Eliot in Newton to Newton Highlands station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Newton Highlands station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Eliot and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 49 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Union Square station near Eliot in Newton.

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

    Get off the subway at the Newton Highlands stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The ride from Eliot to Waltham, MA costs $8.35.

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