How to get from Union Square to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

From Union Square to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Union Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Union Square station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 59 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

59min$9.40
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Union Square
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Union Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Union Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Elm St @ Hancock St station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

52min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    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 Union Square to Waltham, MA

The distance between Union Square, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 12.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 59 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Union Square to Waltham, MA by subway 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 Union Square

Union Square is located at Union Square, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Webster Ave @ Prospect St.

Subway stations close to Union Square:

  • Central
  • Gilman Square
  • Lechmere

Bus stations close to Union Square:

  • Webster Ave @ Prospect St
  • Prospect St @ Webster Ave
  • Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Elm St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Waltham

Related Routes

From Union Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Union Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 87 bus from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave station to Elm St @ Hancock St station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from Porter station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

52min$8.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8787
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Somerville Ave @ Stone Ave
    ID 2612
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8787
    Wait for bus
    87
    Arlington Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Hancock St
    ID 2625
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Porter
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    12 min
  • 7
    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 Union Square to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 59 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Union Square to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 87, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct subway between Union Square and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 59 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Union Square to Waltham, MA?

    The GREEN LINE D subway line goes from Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Union Square to Waltham, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Union Square in Somerville and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and train is about 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Union Square to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the GREEN LINE D subway from the Riverside station near Union Square in Somerville.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Union Square and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the North Station station, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the last bus from Union Square to Waltham, MA?

    The last bus from Union Square in Somerville to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the University Park - Market Place Dr line. It leaves the Green St @ Magazine St stop at 7:12 PM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Union Square to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Union Square to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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