There are 5 ways to get from Boston University to Waltham by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 57 bus
best- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 57
30 min$1–5Tram
- Take the tram from Fenway to Riversidetram D
44 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston University to Walthamtaxi 7.4 mi
16 min$25–31Drive 7.4 mi
- Drive from Boston University to Walthamcar 7.4 mi
16 min$2Line 57 bus, line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 57
- Take the bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Liberty Stbus 70
50 min$3–9
Boston University to Waltham by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Waltham is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $25 - $31.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St and arriving at Galen St @ Water St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fenway and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Boston University and Waltham is 5 miles. The road distance is 7.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Waltham without a car is to line 57 bus which takes 30 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 57 bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Galen St @ Water St takes 26 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Boston University to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St station.
Boston University to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fenway station.
Boston University to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Galen St @ Water St station.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Galen St @ Water St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Fenway to Riverside every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min.
Tram from Fenway to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Commonwealth Ave @ St Mary's St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ Merchants Row to Main St @ Liberty St
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston University to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Waltham is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Boston University to Waltham.
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