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

From Canton Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Canton Center to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Canton Center 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 25 min. The ride fare is $13.95. The bus and train schedule from Canton Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

85min$13.95
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Canton Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Canton Center
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #920 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    27 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Canton Center to Waltham, MA

The distance between Canton Center and Waltham, MA is approximately 25.56 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Canton Center 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 Canton Center to Waltham, MA

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct train between Canton Center 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 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Canton Center to Waltham, MA?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Canton Center 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 Canton Center to Waltham, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Canton Center and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Canton Center 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 Canton Center to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Canton Center to Waltham, MA costs $13.95.

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