How to get from Highland to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Highland to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Highland to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Highland station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 7 min. The ride fare is $15.00.

67min$15.00
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    17 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Highland to Waltham, MA by bus and train via NEEDHAM, 504 and 70

To get from Highland to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Highland station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

79min$12.45
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    17 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
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    15 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 Highland to Waltham, MA

The distance between Highland, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 17.67 mi, which can typically be travelled in 67 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Highland 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 Highland

Highland is located at Highland, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Centre St @ Corey St.

Subway stations close to Highland:

  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Highland:

  • Forest Hills
  • West Roxbury
  • Bellevue

Bus stations close to Highland:

  • Centre St @ Corey St
  • Centre St @ Park St
  • Centre St @ Willow St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Waltham.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Auburndale
  • West Newton
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Moody St @ Carter St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Highland to Waltham, MA by bus and train via NEEDHAM, 504 and 70

To get from Highland to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Highland station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is $12.45.

79min$12.45
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Highland

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Highland
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    17 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
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 67 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 70.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Highland to Waltham, MA?

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #5620 | South Station station near Highland in Boston to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Back Bay - South End station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Highland in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by train and bus is about 1 hr 7 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #5620 | South Station station near Highland in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Highland to Waltham, MA costs $15.00.

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