How to get from Terminal A to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Terminal A to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Terminal A to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street station. Next, take the 505 bus from Federal St @ Franklin St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 60 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus and subway schedule from Terminal A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

60min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Terminal A to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 556

To get from Terminal A to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is $10.90. The bus and subway schedule from Terminal A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    330 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
    22 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 Terminal A to Waltham, MA

The distance between Terminal A and Waltham, MA is approximately 16.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 60 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Terminal A to Waltham, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Terminal A to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Terminal A to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Terminal A) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, 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 subway schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Terminal A to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 556

To get from Terminal A to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Airport station to State Street 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 12 min. The ride fare is $10.90. The bus and subway schedule from Terminal A may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Airport
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    330 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
    22 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

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Terminal A to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 60 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Terminal A to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 72 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 556.

  • Is there a direct subway between Terminal A and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 60 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Terminal A to Waltham, MA?

    The BLUE LINE subway line goes from Airport station near Terminal A in Boston to Bowdoin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bowdoin station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Terminal A to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Terminal A and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 60 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Terminal A to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the Airport station near Terminal A in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Bowdoin stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Terminal A to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Terminal A to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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