How to get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 39 bus from Forest Hills station to S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the 70 bus from Western Ave @ N Harvard St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 11 min. The ride fare is $5.10.

71min$5.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3939
Bus - 6666
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Forest Hills
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Back Bay
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S Huntington Ave @ Huntington Ave
    ID 6575
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Huntington Ave @ Riverway
    ID 1366
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Harvard Via Allston
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Harvard St @ Western Ave
    ID 2561
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ N Harvard St
    ID 1070
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

59min$10.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA

The distance between Forest Hills, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 11.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 71 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Forest Hills 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 Forest Hills

Forest Hills is located at Forest Hills, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Forest Hills.

Subway stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street

Train stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Roslindale Village

Bus stations close to Forest Hills:

  • Forest Hills
  • Washington St @ Arborway Garage
  • Arborway Opp Courthouse

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:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Waltham

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

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

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From Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NEEDHAM train from Forest Hills station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

59min$10.90
Train - NEEDHAM
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Forest Hills

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Forest Hills
  • 2
    Train - NEEDHAMNEEDHAM
    Wait for train
    NEEDHAM
    #5620 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    320 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
    8 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 71 minutes, using Bus line 39, Bus line 66, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Train line NEEDHAM, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct bus between Forest Hills and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The 39 bus line goes from Forest Hills station near Forest Hills in Boston to Back Bay station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Back Bay station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Forest Hills in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Forest Hills to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 39 bus from the Forest Hills stop near Forest Hills in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Back Bay stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the bus fare from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Forest Hills to Waltham, MA costs $5.10.

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