How to get from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE bus from Franklin Station - Bus Shuttle station to Canton Junction station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to West Newton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $16.70. The bus and train schedule from Franklin/Dean College may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

189min$16.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLECOMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Franklin Station - Bus Shuttle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Franklin Station - Bus Shuttle
    ID 31330
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLECOMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE
    Canton Junction (Shuttle)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canton Junction
    52 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Canton Junction
    870 yd • 11 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #832 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    28 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #537 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    2.28 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA

The distance between Franklin/Dean College and Waltham, MA is approximately 41.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin/Dean College 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Franklin/Dean College) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin/Dean College and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA?

    The COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE bus line goes from Franklin Station - Bus Shuttle station near Franklin/Dean College in Franklin Town to Canton Junction station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Canton Junction station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Franklin/Dean College and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 3 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin/Dean College to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the COMMUTER RAIL SHUTTLE bus from the Franklin Station - Bus Shuttle stop near Franklin/Dean College in Franklin Town.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin/Dean College and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Canton Junction station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Franklin/Dean College to Waltham, MA costs $16.70.

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