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 Watertown St @ Chapel St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Watertown St @ Chapel St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

36min$5.95
Bus - 5959
Bus - 558558
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
    Watertown St @ Chapel St
    ID 8171
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus via 59 and 553

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 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

49min$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
    11 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
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA

The distance between Newton Highlands, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 5.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 36 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:

  • Newton Centre
  • Woodland
  • Eliot

Train stations close to Newton Highlands:

  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Newton Highlands:

  • Newton Highlands - Walnut St @ Floral St
  • 69 Lincoln St
  • Lincoln St @ Bowdoin St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Newtonville
  • Auburndale

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Main St @ Appleton St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA by bus via 59 and 553

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 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

49min$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
    11 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
    17 min
  • 7
    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 Newton Highlands to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 59, Bus line 553.

  • 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 36 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 Watertown St @ Chapel St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown St @ Chapel 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 36 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 Watertown St @ Chapel 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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