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

From North Quincy to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from North Quincy to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from North Quincy station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, 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 59 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and subway schedule from North Quincy may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

59min$4.25
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from North Quincy

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    North Quincy
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    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 North Quincy to Waltham, MA

The distance between North Quincy and Waltham, MA is approximately 20.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from North Quincy 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from North Quincy to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from North Quincy to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (North Quincy) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which subway line goes from North Quincy to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near North Quincy in Quincy to Otis St @ Summer St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Otis St @ Summer St station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between North Quincy and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 59 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near North Quincy in Quincy.

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

    Get off the subway at the Otis St @ Summer St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The ride from North Quincy to Waltham, MA costs $4.25.

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