How to get from South Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From South Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Central station. Next, take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

56min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from South Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Galen St @ Water St station. Next, 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 57 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

57min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    15 min
  • 7
    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 South Station to Waltham, MA

The distance between South Station, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 10.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Waltham, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is South Station Boston.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Common St Opp Middle St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • West Newton
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

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

Related Routes

From South Station to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from South Station to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Galen St @ Water St station. Next, 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 57 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

57min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main St @ Merchants Row
    ID 8815
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    15 min
  • 7
    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 South Station to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near South Station in Boston to Central station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Central station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Central stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the last train from South Station to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from South Station in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:50 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from South Station to Waltham, MA costs $4.10.

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