Last train from Waltham to Boston

When the last Fitchburg Line train leaves Waltham for Boston, on weekdays and weekends, and what to do if you miss it.

By Ahmad Haji, founder of Cobblehop · October 29, 2026

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The last trains to Boston

Scheduled times on the fall 2026 timetable. Train numbers help you match the departure board.

All day: how often trains run

Before North Station, trains stop at Porter (for the Red Line), which can save you a change. Check the timetable: not every train stops at every station.

If you miss the last train

After the last train there's no other public transit route to Boston that night. The first weekday train leaves Waltham at 5:34 am. If you might be late, ask Cobblehop for the last train before you sit down for dinner.

Tips

• Look for the inbound train. Trains to Boston are inbound, and the sign will say North Station.
• Leave a few minutes early. Commuter Rail trains can leave on time even when the platform is busy, and if you miss the last one there's no next train.
• Before you go out. Ask Cobblehop for "the last train from Waltham" and it tells you when to leave where you are, using live times.

Step-free access

MBTA data lists every station on this route (Waltham and North Station) as accessible. North Station has 6 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.

What it costs

• Commuter Rail. Waltham to North Station is a Zone 2 fare, $7.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
• Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
• Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.

Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.

Last train from Waltham: common questions

What time is the last train from Waltham to Boston?

On weekdays, the last Fitchburg Line train from Waltham to Boston leaves at 11:16 pm and reaches North Station at 11:40 pm. On Saturdays and Sundays the last train leaves at 10:04 pm.

Where does the train from Waltham arrive in Boston?

At North Station. The ride takes about 27 minutes. Some trains also stop at Porter on the way in.

How often do trains run from Waltham to Boston on weekends?

There are 8 trains on Saturdays, about every 2 hours during the day. On weekdays there are 18.

What if I miss the last train from Waltham?

After the last train there's no other public transit route to Boston that night. The first weekday train leaves Waltham at 5:34 am. If you might be late, ask Cobblehop for the last train before you sit down for dinner.

How much is the train from Waltham to Boston?

$7.00 one way (Zone 2). Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail, so use the mTicket app, a fare machine or pay the conductor.

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Official sources

Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:

• MBTA: Fitchburg Line timetable
• MBTA: Waltham station
• MBTA: North Station station
• MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
• MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts

Published October 29, 2026. Times come from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule. Holiday and special-event schedules can differ, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.