How to get from South Street to Waltham, MA by bus?

From South Street to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from South Street to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 86 bus from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station to Western Ave @ Mackin St station. Next, take the 70 bus from 495 Western Ave station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

42min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8686
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
    ID 1030
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8686
    Wait for bus
    86
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Mackin St
    ID 1043
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    495 Western Ave
    ID 1077
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Street to Waltham, MA by bus via 57 and 70

To get from South Street to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Galen St @ Water St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

45min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
    ID 974
    0.78 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    9 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
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    12 min
  • 7
    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 South Street to Waltham, MA

The distance between South Street, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 7.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 42 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Street to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Street

South Street is located at South Street, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St.

Subway stations close to South Street:

  • Chestnut Hill Ave.
  • Boston College
  • Cleveland Circle

Bus stations close to South Street:

  • South Street - Commonwealth Ave Opp South St
  • Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd
  • Chestnut Hill Avenue - Commonwealth Ave @ Chestnut Hill Ave

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • West Newton
  • Newtonville
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Main St @ Exchange St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Street to Waltham, MA by bus via 57 and 70

To get from South Street to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 57 bus from Washington St @ Foster St station to Galen St @ Water St station. Next, take the 70 bus from Main St @ Merchants Row station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

45min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Washington St @ Foster St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Foster St
    ID 974
    0.78 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Watertown Yard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    9 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
    Waltham Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    12 min
  • 7
    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 South Street to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 86, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 45 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Street and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 42 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Street to Waltham, MA?

    The 86 bus line goes from Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd station near South Street in Boston to Harvard station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Harvard station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between South Street in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 42 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Street to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 86 bus from the Chestnut Hill Ave @ Strathmore Rd stop near South Street in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Harvard stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Street to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from South Street to Waltham, MA costs $3.40.

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