How to get from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 57 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus schedule from Boston Univ. Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

49min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
    ID 953
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA by bus via 57 and 553

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 57 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus schedule from Boston Univ. Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

53min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
    ID 953
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 7
    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 Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA

The distance between Boston Univ. Central and Waltham, MA is approximately 8.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 49 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA

To check the bus schedule from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston Univ. Central) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA by bus via 57 and 553

To get from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 57 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station to Centre St @ Jefferson St station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 53 min. The ride fare is $5.95. The bus schedule from Boston Univ. Central may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

53min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St
    ID 953
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Jefferson St
    ID 988
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 49 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 558.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 53 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston Univ. Central and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA?

    The 57 bus line goes from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station near Boston Univ. Central in Boston to Watertown Yard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Yard station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston Univ. Central and Waltham, MA by bus is about 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston Univ. Central to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St stop near Boston Univ. Central in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston Univ. Central and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Yard stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the last train from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Boston Univ. Central in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Lansdowne station at 7:56 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Boston Univ. Central to Waltham, MA costs $5.95.

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