How to get from West Roxbury to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From West Roxbury to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from West Roxbury to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 37 bus from West Roxbury station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally 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 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and subway schedule from West Roxbury may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

81min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3737
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from West Roxbury

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    West Roxbury
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3737
    Wait for bus
    37
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 10
    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 West Roxbury to Waltham, MA

The distance between West Roxbury and Waltham, MA is approximately 22.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from West Roxbury 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 West Roxbury to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from West Roxbury to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (West Roxbury) 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 West Roxbury to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line 37, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between West Roxbury and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from West Roxbury to Waltham, MA?

    The 37 bus line goes from West Roxbury station near West Roxbury in Boston to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between West Roxbury and Waltham, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 21 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near West Roxbury to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 37 bus from the West Roxbury stop near West Roxbury in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between West Roxbury and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from West Roxbury to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from West Roxbury to Waltham, MA costs $4.25.

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