How to get from Waltham to Chelsea by bus and train?

From Waltham to Chelsea by bus and train

To get from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston, take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, take the 111 bus from N Washington St @ Cooper St station to Hawthorne St @ Broadway station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

63min$8.70
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Bus - 111111
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    N Washington St @ Cooper St
    ID 2832
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hawthorne St @ Broadway
    ID 5615
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Waltham to Chelsea by bus

To get from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston, take the 505 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

89min$6.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - SL3SL3
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Waltham to Chelsea

The distance between Waltham, Boston and Chelsea, Boston is approximately 13.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 63 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Waltham to Chelsea by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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From Waltham to Chelsea by bus

To get from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston, take the 505 bus from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

89min$6.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Bus - SL3SL3
Walk to Chelsea
Leaves from Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Downtown (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Chelsea?

    The fastest way takes 63 minutes, using Train line FITCHBURG, Bus line 111.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Waltham to Chelsea?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 505, Bus line SL3.

  • Is there a direct train between Waltham and Chelsea in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 3 min.

  • Which train line goes from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston?

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from #410 | North Station station near Waltham to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till North Station station near Chelsea in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Waltham and Chelsea in Boston by train and bus is about 1 hr 3 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Waltham to get to Chelsea in Boston?

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the #410 | North Station station near Waltham in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Waltham and Chelsea in Boston?

    Get off the train at the North Station stop, which is closest to Chelsea in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Waltham to Chelsea?

    The ride from Waltham to Chelsea costs $8.70.

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