How to get from Jackson Square to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Jackson Square to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Jackson Square to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Jackson Square 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 56 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

56min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jackson Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jackson Square
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    12 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    15 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 Jackson Square to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Jackson Square to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Jackson Square 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 49 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

49min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jackson Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jackson Square
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    7 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 Jackson Square to Waltham, MA

The distance between Jackson Square and Waltham, MA is approximately 14.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Jackson Square 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.

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From Jackson Square to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Jackson Square to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Jackson Square 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 49 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

49min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Jackson Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Jackson Square
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    7 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 Jackson Square to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Jackson Square to Waltham, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Jackson Square 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 Jackson Square to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Jackson Square and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Jackson Square in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Jackson Square 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 Jackson Square to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Jackson Square to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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