How to get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Downtown Crossing 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 58 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

58min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    16 min
  • 6
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 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

From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally 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 51 min. The ride fare is $10.90. The subway and train schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

51min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 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
    9 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
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Hills to Waltham, MA

The distance between Forest Hills and Waltham, MA is approximately 16.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 58 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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.

Subway And Train schedule from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Forest Hills) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each 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 subway and train schedules.

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From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally 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 51 min. The ride fare is $10.90. The subway and train schedule from Forest Hills may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

51min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 yd • 4 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
    9 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
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 58 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 58 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Forest Hills in Boston to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Downtown Crossing station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 58 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Forest Hills in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and train fare from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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