How to get from North Station to Waltham, MA by train?

From North Station to Waltham, MA by train

Take one direct train from North Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham: take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $7.00.

35min$7.00
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From North Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station 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 50 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

50min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 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 North Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between North Station and Waltham, MA is approximately 10.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Station to Waltham, MA by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From North Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from North Station to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the ORANGE LINE subway from North Station 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 50 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

50min$10.90
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Station
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 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 North Station to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • Is there a direct train between North Station and Waltham, MA?

    Yes, there’s a direct train going from North Station in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham in 35 min.

  • Which train line goes from North Station to Waltham, MA?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from North Station station near North Station in Boston to #409 | Wachusett station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from North Station to Waltham, MA by train?

    The total travel time between North Station and Waltham, MA by train is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near North Station to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the North Station station near North Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between North Station and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the #409 | Wachusett station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the first train from North Station to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from North Station in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 1:40 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from North Station to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from North Station to Waltham, MA costs $7.00.

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