How to get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by bus and subway?

From Wood Island to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Wood Island station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Moody St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $6.50.

68min$6.50
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Wood Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wood Island
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Waltham Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Main St
    ID 86943
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    200 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 553

To get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Wood Island station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

70min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Wood Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wood Island
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Island to Waltham, MA

The distance between Wood Island, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 12.24 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Wood Island

Wood Island is located at Wood Island, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Bennington St @ Moore St.

Subway stations close to Wood Island:

  • Airport
  • Orient Heights
  • Maverick

Bus stations close to Wood Island:

  • Bennington St @ Moore St
  • Bennington St @ Neptune Rd
  • Bennington St @ Harmony St

Ferry stations close to Wood Island:

  • Lewis Mall Wharf

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Moody St @ Carter St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • Newtonville

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • Waltham
  • Carter St @ Waltham Comm Rail Sta

Related Routes

Alternative route from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 553

To get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one subway line and 2 bus lines: take the BLUE LINE subway from Wood Island station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

70min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Wood Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Wood Island
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct subway between Wood Island and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 8 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Wood Island to Waltham, MA?

    The BLUE LINE subway line goes from Wood Island station near Wood Island in Boston to Bowdoin station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Bowdoin station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Wood Island in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by subway and bus is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Wood Island to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the BLUE LINE subway from the Wood Island station near Wood Island in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Wood Island and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Bowdoin stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Wood Island to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Wood Island to Waltham, MA costs $6.50.

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