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

From Mattapan to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Mattapan to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the MATTAPAN LINE subway from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 20 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

80min$6.65
Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Mattapan
  • 2
    Subway - MATTAPAN LINE
    Wait for subway
    MATTAPAN LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    11 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Mattapan to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and 505

To get from Mattapan to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 24 bus from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

83min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Mattapan to Waltham, MA

The distance between Mattapan and Waltham, MA is approximately 22.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 80 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Mattapan 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Mattapan to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via 24, RED LINE and 505

To get from Mattapan to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 24 bus from Mattapan station to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 23 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

83min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Mattapan

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mattapan
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashmont / Peabody Sq.
    14 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Mattapan to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 80 minutes, using Subway line MATTAPAN LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line 24, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 20 min.

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

    The MATTAPAN LINE subway line goes from Ashmont station near Mattapan in Boston to Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Ashmont / Peabody Sq. station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Mattapan and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the MATTAPAN LINE subway from the Ashmont station near Mattapan in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Ashmont / Peabody Sq. stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Mattapan to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Mattapan to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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