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, take the BLUE LINE subway from Wood Island station to State Street station. Next, take the 505 bus from Federal St @ Franklin St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

56min$6.65
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 505505
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 - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 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 556

To get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA 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 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

68min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
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
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 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 and Waltham, MA is approximately 16.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 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.

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Alternative route from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by bus and subway via BLUE LINE, 504 and 556

To get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA 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 556 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 8 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

68min$10.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Bus - 504504
Bus - 556556
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
    22 min
  • 7
    Bus - 556556
    Wait for bus
    556
    Waltham Highlands
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 869451
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    230 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 56 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 68 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 504, Bus line 556.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 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 bus line till Bowdoin station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Wood Island and Waltham, MA by subway and bus is about 56 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.

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

    The ride from Wood Island to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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