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

From Readville to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Readville to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from Readville station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $15.50. The bus and train schedule from Readville may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

65min$15.50
Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Readville

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Readville
  • 2
    Train - FRANKLIN/FOXBOROFRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    Wait for train
    FRANKLIN/FOXBORO
    #718 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 7
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Readville to Waltham, MA

The distance between Readville and Waltham, MA is approximately 18.92 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Readville 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 Readville to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Readville to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Readville) 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 Readville to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Train line FRANKLIN/FOXBORO, Bus line 504, Bus line 556.

  • Is there a direct train between Readville and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 5 min.

  • Which train line goes from Readville to Waltham, MA?

    The FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train line goes from Back Bay - South End station near Readville in Boston to Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Readville and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 5 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Readville to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the FRANKLIN/FOXBORO train from the Back Bay - South End station near Readville in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Readville and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from Readville to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Readville to Waltham, MA costs $15.50.

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