How to get from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Quincy Center to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Quincy Center station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

71min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Quincy Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

77min$10.75
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 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 Quincy Center to Waltham, MA

The distance between Quincy Center and Waltham, MA is approximately 22.66 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Quincy Center 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.

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From Quincy Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the KINGSTON train from Quincy Center station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $10.75.

77min$10.75
Train - KINGSTON
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Quincy Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Quincy Center
  • 2
    Train - KINGSTONKINGSTON
    Wait for train
    KINGSTON
    #1012 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    35 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 Quincy Center to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 77 minutes, using Train line KINGSTON, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct subway between Quincy Center and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Quincy Center and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Quincy Center to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Quincy Center in Quincy.

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

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Quincy Center to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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