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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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