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How to get from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 45 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

45min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon 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 47 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The subway and train schedule from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
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
    370 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
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA

The distance between Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St and Waltham, MA is approximately 11.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 45 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA

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

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From Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Bacon 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 47 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The subway and train schedule from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

47min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
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
    370 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
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 45 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 47 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • Is there a direct subway between Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 45 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St in Boston to Porter station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Porter station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Porter station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the first train from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 1:40 AM.

  • When is the last bus from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The last bus from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Downtown (Express) - Waltham (Express) line. It leaves the Federal St @ Franklin St stop at 2:55 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Downtown Crossing - Franklin St @ Washington St to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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