How to get from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 59 bus from Newton Highlands station to Walnut St @ Washington St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Walnut St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

40min$5.95
Bus - 5959
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Newton Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton Highlands
  • 2
    Bus - 5959
    Wait for bus
    59
    Watertown Square Via Needham St
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Walnut St
    ID 7645
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Newton Highlands station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 70 bus from 495 Western Ave station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Newton Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Newton Highlands
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA

The distance between Newton Highlands, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 6.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 40 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Newton Highlands

Newton Highlands is located at Newton Highlands, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Newton Highlands - Walnut St @ Floral St.

Subway stations close to Newton Highlands:

  • Eliot
  • Newton Centre
  • Waban

Train stations close to Newton Highlands:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton Highlands:

  • Newton Highlands - Walnut St @ Floral St
  • 69 Lincoln St
  • Winchester St @ Centre St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Waltham.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

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From Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the GREEN LINE D subway from Newton Highlands station to Reservoir station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 86 bus and finally take the 70 bus from 495 Western Ave station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $5.80.

78min$5.80
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Newton Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Newton Highlands
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Reservoir
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Reservoir
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 40 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Newton Highlands and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The 59 bus line goes from Watertown Square Via Needham St station near Newton Highlands in Newton to Walnut St @ Washington St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Walnut St @ Washington St station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Newton Highlands in Newton and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Newton Highlands to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 59 bus from the Watertown Square Via Needham St stop near Newton Highlands in Newton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Newton Highlands and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Walnut St @ Washington St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA costs $5.95.

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