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

From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Forest Hills station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

63min$6.65
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
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
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 504 and 556

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 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

57min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
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 - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 yd • 3 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 19.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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.

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Alternative route from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE, 504 and 556

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 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

57min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
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 - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 yd • 3 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 63 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 556.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 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 bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Forest Hills and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 3 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 stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The ride from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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