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

From Braintree to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 17 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

77min$6.65
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    28 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

Alternative route from Braintree to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Braintree to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    36 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
    40 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 Braintree to Waltham, MA

The distance between Braintree and Waltham, MA is approximately 25.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Braintree to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via RED LINE and 70

To get from Braintree to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 1 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

85min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    36 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
    40 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 Braintree to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 85 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree 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 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Braintree to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Braintree in Braintree Town 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 Braintree to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Braintree and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Braintree in Braintree Town.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Braintree 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 Braintree to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Braintree to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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