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 Park St @ Hawthorne St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

65min$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
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    28 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
    Park St @ Hawthorne St
    ID 5614
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chelsea
    Walk to
    Chelsea
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Waltham to Chelsea by bus and train via FITCHBURG, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and 114

To get from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the 114 bus from Market Basket station to Broadway @ Fourth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

70min$8.70
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 114114
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Basket
    ID 5045
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Maverick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Broadway @ Fourth St
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Fourth St
    ID 5606
    6 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 13.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 65 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.

Public transit stations close to Waltham

Waltham is located at Waltham, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Elm St @ Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham:

  • Elm St @ Main St
  • Lexington St @ School St
  • River St @ Jackson St

Public transit stations close to Chelsea, Boston

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Charlestown Navy Yard.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island

Train stations close to Chelsea:

  • Chelsea

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Park St @ Hawthorne St
  • Central Ave @ Shawmut St
  • Broadway @ Shurtleff St

Ferry stations close to Chelsea:

  • Charlestown Navy Yard

Related Routes

Alternative route from Waltham to Chelsea by bus and train via FITCHBURG, NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT and 114

To get from Waltham to Chelsea in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT train and finally take the 114 bus from Market Basket station to Broadway @ Fourth St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $8.70.

70min$8.70
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
Bus - 114114
Leaves from Waltham

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #406 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    28 min
  • 4
    Train - NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORTNEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    Wait for train
    NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT
    #105 | Rockport
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chelsea
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Market Basket
    ID 5045
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 114114
    Wait for bus
    114
    Maverick
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Broadway @ Fourth St
    Ride to bus station
    Broadway @ Fourth St
    ID 5606
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 65 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line 111.

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

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line NEWBURYPORT/ROCKPORT, Bus line 114.

  • 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 5 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Waltham station near Waltham to #406 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #406 | 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 5 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the Waltham 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 #406 | 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.