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

From Framingham to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Framingham to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Framingham 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 51 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

51min$8.50
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Framingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Framingham
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    29 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 Framingham to Waltham, MA by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER and 556

To get from Framingham to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Framingham 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 60 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

60min$9.00
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Framingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Framingham
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    33 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 Framingham to Waltham, MA

The distance between Framingham, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 15.17 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Framingham 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 Framingham

Framingham is located at Framingham, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Framingham Mbta Station.

Train stations close to Framingham:

  • West Natick

Bus stations close to Framingham:

  • Framingham Mbta Station
  • Banana Lot/Intermodal Center
  • Framingham (Framingham Intermodal)

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is 691 Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • West Newton
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • 691 Main St
  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • Waltham

Related Routes

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

To get from Framingham to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Framingham 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 60 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

60min$9.00
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 556556
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Framingham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Framingham
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #1522 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newtonville
    33 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 Framingham to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 60 minutes, using Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 556.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Framingham to Waltham, MA?

    The FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train line goes from #1522 | South Station station near Framingham in Framingham 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 Framingham to Waltham, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Framingham in Framingham and Waltham, MA in Waltham by train and bus is about 51 min.

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

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Framingham 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 Framingham to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Framingham in Framingham to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the Framingham station at 11:55 PM.

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

    The ride from Framingham to Waltham, MA costs $8.50.

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