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

From Wood Island to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Wood Island to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the BLUE LINE subway from Wood Island station to State Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The subway and train schedule from Wood Island may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
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
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    2 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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. The subway and train schedule from Wood Island may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

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
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Public transit directions from Wood Island to Waltham, MA

The distance between Wood Island and Waltham, MA is approximately 13.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Island to Waltham, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Wood Island to Waltham, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Wood Island to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Wood Island) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway and train schedules.

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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. The subway and train schedule from Wood Island may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

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

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, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Subway line BLUE LINE, Bus line 505.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train 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 subway line and one train line till Bowdoin station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Wood Island and Waltham, MA by subway and train 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 station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

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

    The ride from Wood Island to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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