How to get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $8.50. The bus schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

35min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St
    ID 178
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    9 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Back Bay to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

54min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Waltham, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Waltham, MA is approximately 9.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Back Bay to Waltham, MA

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

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From Back Bay to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 54 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

54min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    The alternative route takes 54 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The 504 bus line goes from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station near Back Bay in Boston to Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Waltham, MA by bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Back Bay to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the 504 bus from the Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St stop near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express) stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the last train from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The last train from Back Bay in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the Back Bay - South End station at 7:21 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Back Bay to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Waltham, MA costs $8.50.

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