How to get from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 18 bus from Middlesex St & Moulton Ave station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 54 min. The ride fare is $18.75. The bus and train schedule from Church Street (Central Plaza) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

114min$18.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1818
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Middlesex St & Moulton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Middlesex St & Moulton Ave
    ID 495
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1818
    Wait for bus
    18
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA

The distance between Church Street (Central Plaza) and Waltham, MA is approximately 36.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 114 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 114 minutes, using Bus line 18, Train line LOWELL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Church Street (Central Plaza) and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 54 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA?

    The 18 bus line goes from Middlesex St & Moulton Ave station near Church Street (Central Plaza) in Lowell to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Church Street (Central Plaza) and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 1 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Church Street (Central Plaza) to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 18 bus from the Middlesex St & Moulton Ave stop near Church Street (Central Plaza) in Lowell.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Church Street (Central Plaza) and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Church Street (Central Plaza) to Waltham, MA costs $18.75.

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