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

From Longwood to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Longwood to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Longwood station to Copley 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 50 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

50min$10.90
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Longwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Longwood
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    140 yd • 2 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

Alternative route from Longwood to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 504 and 553

To get from Longwood to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Longwood station to Copley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

63min$10.90
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Longwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Longwood
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    140 yd • 2 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 - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Longwood to Waltham, MA

The distance between Longwood and Waltham, MA is approximately 11.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 50 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Longwood 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 Longwood to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE D, 504 and 553

To get from Longwood to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Longwood station to Copley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

63min$10.90
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Longwood

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Longwood
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Copley
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    140 yd • 2 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 - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Longwood to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 50 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 50 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Longwood and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 50 min.

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

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Union Square station near Longwood in Brookline.

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

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

  • When is the last train from Longwood to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Longwood in Brookline to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Lansdowne station at 7:26 PM.

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

    The ride from Longwood to Waltham, MA costs $10.90.

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