How to get from Third Street to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Third Street to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Third Street to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to West Newton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

144min
Bus - RR
Train - ACELAACELA
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Third Street
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Broad Street Terminal (Providence)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange)
    ID 072015
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Providence
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Boston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    36 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #537 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    2.28 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Third Street to Waltham, MA by bus and train via R, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON and FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER

To get from Third Street to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to West Newton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $20.00. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

186min$20.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third Street
    ID 019915
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B)
    ID 023080
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pawtucket/Central Falls
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #832 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #537 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    2.28 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Third Street to Waltham, MA

The distance between Third Street and Waltham, MA is approximately 54.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Third Street 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 Third Street to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Third Street to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Third Street) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Third Street to Waltham, MA by bus and train via R, PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON and FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER

To get from Third Street to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the R bus from Third Street station to Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Back Bay - South End station to West Newton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min. The ride fare is $20.00. The bus and train schedule from Third Street may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

186min$20.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - RR
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Third Street

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third Street
    ID 019915
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Slater Mill (Pawtucket)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center (Stop B)
    ID 023080
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Pawtucket/Central Falls
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #832 | South Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    61 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #537 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    2.28 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Third Street to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line ACELA, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Third Street to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 186 minutes, using Bus line R, Train line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Is there a direct bus between Third Street and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Third Street to Waltham, MA?

    The R bus line goes from Broad Street Terminal (Providence) station near Third Street in Boston to Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Third Street to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Third Street and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Third Street to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the R bus from the Broad Street Terminal (Providence) stop near Third Street in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Third Street and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Providence Station (Park Row W Before Exchange) station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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