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 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 554 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $15.00. The bus and train schedule from Highland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

62min$15.00
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 554554
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
    #620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    20 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
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Waverley
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    18 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Highland to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Highland to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Centre St @ Corey St station to Spring St @ Baker St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus and train schedule from Highland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 5252
Bus - 554554
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Centre St @ Corey St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre St @ Corey St
    ID 807
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Millennium Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring St @ Baker St
    ID 815
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baker St Opp Wycliff Ave
    ID 8390
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Waverley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Highland to Waltham, MA

The distance between Highland and Waltham, MA is approximately 17.54 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Highland to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Highland to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Highland) 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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From Highland to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Highland to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 36 bus from Centre St @ Corey St station to Spring St @ Baker St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 52 bus and finally take the 554 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus and train schedule from Highland may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

78min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3636
Bus - 5252
Bus - 554554
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Centre St @ Corey St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Centre St @ Corey St
    ID 807
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3636
    Wait for bus
    36
    Millennium Park
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Spring St @ Baker St
    ID 815
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Baker St Opp Wycliff Ave
    ID 8390
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5252
    Wait for bus
    52
    Watertown Yard
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Waverley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    18 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 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 62 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 554.

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

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Bus line 36, Bus line 52, Bus line 554.

  • 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 2 min.

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

    The NEEDHAM train line goes from #620 | 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.

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

    The total travel time between Highland and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the NEEDHAM train from the #620 | 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.

  • 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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