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How to get from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Blue Line - Mbta 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 55 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

55min$6.65
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
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
    30 yd • 1 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 Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 556

To get from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

67min$10.90
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
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
    30 yd • 1 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 Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA

The distance between Blue Line - Mbta, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 16.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Blue Line - Mbta 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.

Public transit stations close to Blue Line - Mbta

Blue Line - Mbta is located at Blue Line - Mbta, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Airport.

Subway stations close to Blue Line - Mbta:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island
  • Maverick

Bus stations close to Blue Line - Mbta:

  • Rcc Ez Pass
  • Logan Office Center / Water Transportation Docks
  • Airport

Ferry stations close to Blue Line - Mbta:

  • Lewis Mall Wharf
  • Logan Airport Ferry Terminal

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 @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

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

Alternative route from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 556

To get from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 7 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

67min$10.90
Walk to subway stationSubway - BLUE LINE
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
    30 yd • 1 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 Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 505.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 67 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 556.

  • Is there a direct subway between Blue Line - Mbta and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Blue Line - Mbta in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Blue Line - Mbta to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the Airport station near Blue Line - Mbta in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Blue Line - Mbta and Waltham, MA?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Blue Line - Mbta to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.