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How to get from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA by bus?

From South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate 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 48 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus schedule from South Station Transp. Ctr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

48min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    360 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
    17 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
    370 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from South Station Transp. Ctr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

51min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 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
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Public transit directions from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA

The distance between South Station Transp. Ctr and Waltham, MA is approximately 10.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Transp. Ctr 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 South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA

To check the bus schedule from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Transp. Ctr) 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.

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From South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Porter station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from South Station Transp. Ctr may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

51min$9.40
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Porter
    17 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station Transp. Ctr and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near South Station Transp. Ctr 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.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Transp. Ctr and Waltham, MA by bus is about 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station Transp. Ctr to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near South Station Transp. Ctr in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station Transp. Ctr and Waltham, MA?

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

  • When is the last train from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from South Station Transp. Ctr in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Fitchburg line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:40 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from South Station Transp. Ctr to Waltham, MA costs $8.50.

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