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

Providence to Waltham, MA - Train Schedule

The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence to Waltham, MA departs once a day at 8:08 AM. The trip takes about 1 hr 59 min.

From Providence to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Providence to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Providence station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Waltham Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $16.50. The bus and train schedule from Providence may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

119min$16.50
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Providence

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Providence
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    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #824 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    71 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    260 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
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Waltham Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 9
    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 Providence to Waltham, MA

The distance between Providence and Waltham, MA is approximately 51.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Providence 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 Providence to Waltham, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • Is there a direct train between Providence 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 59 min.

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

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Providence in Boston to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Providence and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the Back Bay - South End station near Providence in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The ride from Providence to Waltham, MA costs $16.50.

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