How to get from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to West Newton station. Next, take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Cherry St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

37min$7.50
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Cherry St
    ID 7651
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and 556

To get from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to Newtonville station. Next, take the 556 bus from Walnut St @ Washington St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

46min$7.75
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA

The distance between Wellesley Square, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 8.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 37 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wellesley Square 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.

Public transit stations close to Wellesley Square

Wellesley Square is located at Wellesley Square, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Cross St (Central St/Cross St).

Train stations close to Wellesley Square:

  • Wellesley Hills
  • Wellesley Farms
  • Natick Center

Bus stations close to Wellesley Square:

  • Cross St (Central St/Cross St)

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is School St @ Lexington St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Waltham

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and 556

To get from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Wellesley Square station to Newtonville station. Next, take the 556 bus from Walnut St @ Washington St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 46 min. The ride fare is $7.75.

46min$7.75
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Wellesley Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wellesley Square
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut St @ Washington St
    ID 8167
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    14 min
  • 7
    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 Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 37 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 46 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 556.

  • Is there a direct train between Wellesley Square and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #1522 | South Station station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley to West Newton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till West Newton station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Wellesley Square in Wellesley and Waltham, MA in Waltham by train and bus is about 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Wellesley Square to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from the #1522 | South Station station near Wellesley Square in Wellesley.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Wellesley Square and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the West Newton stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the first train from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Wellesley Square in Wellesley to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Wellesley Square station at 12:09 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Wellesley Square to Waltham, MA costs $7.50.

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