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How to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Essex Street - Essex Plaza station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL 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 59 min. The ride fare is $17.50. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

179min$17.50
Bus - 1212
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Essex Street - Essex Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Essex Street - Essex Plaza
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Senior Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 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

Alternative route from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train via 5, HAVERHILL and FITCHBURG

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Margin St & Essex St station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL 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 55 min. The ride fare is $17.50. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

175min$17.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Margin St & Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Margin St & Essex St
    ID 8989004
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 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 Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA

The distance between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Waltham, MA is approximately 41.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 179 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Essex Street - Essex 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 Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Essex Street - Essex 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA by bus and train via 5, HAVERHILL and FITCHBURG

To get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 5 bus from Margin St & Essex St station to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the HAVERHILL 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 55 min. The ride fare is $17.50. The bus and train schedule from Essex Street - Essex Plaza may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

175min$17.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Margin St & Essex St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Margin St & Essex St
    ID 8989004
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Mcgovern Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance
    ID 8903490
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lawrence
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #224 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    64 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 179 minutes, using Bus line 12, Train line HAVERHILL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line 5, Train line HAVERHILL, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Essex Street - Essex 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 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The 12 bus line goes from Senior Center station near Essex Street - Essex Plaza in Lawrence to Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Essex Street - Essex Plaza and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Essex Street - Essex Plaza to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 12 bus from the Senior Center stop near Essex Street - Essex Plaza in Lawrence.

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

    Get off the bus at the Union Street & Merrimack Street - New Balance station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Essex Street - Essex Plaza to Waltham, MA costs $17.50.

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