How to get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth 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 38 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

38min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Galen St @ Water St
    ID 999
    14 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

From Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Back Bay to Waltham, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 10.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 38 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta
  • Moody St @ Main St

Related Routes

From Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally 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 7 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

67min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    34 min
  • 9
    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 Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 70.

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

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Back Bay in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 38 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Back Bay to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the last train from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Back Bay in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 6:51 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Waltham, MA costs $5.95.

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