How to get from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 24 bus from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket 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 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $17.50.

146min$17.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2424
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket
    ID 8936788
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | 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 Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA

The distance between Merrimack Plaza, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 45.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merrimack 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.

Public transit stations close to Merrimack Plaza

Merrimack Plaza is located at Merrimack Plaza, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Merrimack Plaza.

Bus stations close to Merrimack Plaza:

  • Merrimack Plaza
  • Royal Park Garden
  • Burnham Road - Park Garden Apartments

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is School St @ Lexington St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • Main St @ Appleton St

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 24, Train line LOWELL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merrimack Plaza and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The 24 bus line goes from Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket station near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town 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 in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merrimack Plaza to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 24 bus from the Merrimack Plaza - Market Basket stop near Merrimack Plaza in Methuen Town.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Merrimack Plaza to Waltham, MA costs $17.50.

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