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 in Waltham, 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 26 min. The ride fare is $16.50.

86min$16.50
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
    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
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Canton Center to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Canton Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Canton Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

99min$12.10
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
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
    South Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 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, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 25.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 86 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.

Public transit stations close to Canton Center

Canton Center is located at Canton Center, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Canton Center Station.

Train stations close to Canton Center:

  • Canton Junction

Bus stations close to Canton Center:

  • Washington St @ Canton Center Station
  • Washington St Opp Canton Center Station
  • Washington St From Endicott St To Maple St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is School St @ Lexington St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Common St Opp Middle St

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From Canton Center to Waltham, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Canton Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from Canton Center station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

99min$12.10
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
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
    South Station
    33 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    38 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 86 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • 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 26 min.

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

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from #920 | South Station station near Canton Center 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 Canton Center to Waltham, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Canton Center in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by train and bus is about 1 hr 26 min.

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

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the #920 | South Station 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 Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Canton Center to Waltham, MA costs $16.50.

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