How to get from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the B79 bus from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station to Union Station Garage station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train and finally take the 70 bus from Western Ave @ Everett St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 28 min. The bus and train schedule from Big Y - Amherst may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

268min
Walk to bus station
Bus - B79B79
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center
    ID 113
    1.05 mi • 22 min
  • 2
    Bus - B79B79
    Wait for bus
    B79
    Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Station Garage
    96 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Worcester Union Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #550 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Boston Landing
    75 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western Ave @ Everett St
    ID 1072
    810 yd • 10 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
    37 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA

The distance between Big Y - Amherst and Waltham, MA is approximately 94.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 268 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 268 minutes, using Bus line B79, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 70.

  • Is there a direct bus between Big Y - Amherst and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA?

    The B79 bus line goes from Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center station near Big Y - Amherst in Boston to Union Station Garage station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Union Station Garage station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Big Y - Amherst to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Big Y - Amherst and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 4 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Big Y - Amherst to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the B79 bus from the Amherst - Infront Of Five Colleges Center stop near Big Y - Amherst in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Big Y - Amherst and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Union Station Garage stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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