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How to get from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to West Newton station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Cherry St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $10.00.

94min$10.00
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester Union Station
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #526 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cherry St
    ID 7651
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, 556 and 558

To get from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Newtonville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 556 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Adams St @ Washington St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

117min$14.75
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 556556
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester Union Station
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #526 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Lewis Terr
    ID 7633
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams St @ Washington St
    ID 7800
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between Worcester Union Station, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 37.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Worcester Union Station

Worcester Union Station is located at Worcester Union Station, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Mulberry.

Bus stations close to Worcester Union Station:

  • Mulberry
  • Mount Carmel
  • Temple

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Common St Opp Middle St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • West Newton
  • Waltham
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Waltham

Alternative route from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, 556 and 558

To get from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Worcester Union Station station to Newtonville station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 556 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Adams St @ Washington St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 57 min. The ride fare is $14.75.

117min$14.75
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 556556
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Worcester Union Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Worcester Union Station
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #526 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    75 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Harvard St
    ID 7632
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Newton Corner
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Lewis Terr
    ID 7633
    1 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Adams St @ Washington St
    ID 7800
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    9 min
  • 10
    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 Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 117 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 556, Bus line 558.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

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

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #526 | South Station station near Worcester Union Station in Worcester to West Newton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Newton station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Worcester Union Station in Worcester and Waltham, MA in Waltham by train and bus is about 1 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #526 | South Station station near Worcester Union Station in Worcester.

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

    Get off the train at the West Newton stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The first train from Worcester Union Station in Worcester to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Worcester Union Station station at 12:10 AM.

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

    The ride from Worcester Union Station to Waltham, MA costs $10.00.