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How to get from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA by bus, ferry and subway?

From Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one bus line: take the CHARLESTOWN FERRY ferry from Charlestown Navy Yard station to Long Wharf (South) 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 25 min. The ride fare is $7.80.

85min$7.80
Ferry - CHARLESTOWN FERRYCHARLESTOWN FERRY
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Charlestown Navy Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Charlestown Navy Yard
  • 2
    Ferry - CHARLESTOWN FERRYCHARLESTOWN FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    CHARLESTOWN FERRY
    Long Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf (South)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    0.58 mi • 13 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

From Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA by bus and ferry

To get from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CHARLESTOWN FERRY ferry from Charlestown Navy Yard station to Long Wharf (South) 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 20 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

80min$12.20
Ferry - CHARLESTOWN FERRYCHARLESTOWN FERRY
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Charlestown Navy Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Charlestown Navy Yard
  • 2
    Ferry - CHARLESTOWN FERRYCHARLESTOWN FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    CHARLESTOWN FERRY
    Long Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf (South)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    0.52 mi • 11 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 Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA

The distance between Charlestown Navy Yard, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 11.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA by bus, ferry 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 Charlestown Navy Yard

Charlestown Navy Yard is located at Charlestown Navy Yard, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is First Ave @ Terry Ring.

Subway stations close to Charlestown Navy Yard:

  • North Station

Train stations close to Charlestown Navy Yard:

  • North Station

Bus stations close to Charlestown Navy Yard:

  • First Ave @ Terry Ring
  • First Ave @ Fifth St
  • Chelsea St @ Fifth St

Ferry stations close to Charlestown Navy Yard:

  • North Station (Lovejoy 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
  • Brandeis/Roberts
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Moody St @ Carter St
  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Main St @ Appleton St

From Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA by bus and ferry

To get from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one ferry line and 2 bus lines: take the CHARLESTOWN FERRY ferry from Charlestown Navy Yard station to Long Wharf (South) 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 20 min. The ride fare is $12.20.

80min$12.20
Ferry - CHARLESTOWN FERRYCHARLESTOWN FERRY
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Charlestown Navy Yard

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Charlestown Navy Yard
  • 2
    Ferry - CHARLESTOWN FERRYCHARLESTOWN FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    CHARLESTOWN FERRY
    Long Wharf
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf (South)
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    0.52 mi • 11 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 Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Ferry line CHARLESTOWN FERRY, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA?

    The alternative route takes 80 minutes, using Ferry line CHARLESTOWN FERRY, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Charlestown Navy Yard and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA?

    The CHARLESTOWN FERRY ferry line goes from Long Wharf station near Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston to Long Wharf (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Long Wharf (South) station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA by ferry, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by ferry, subway and bus is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Charlestown Navy Yard to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the CHARLESTOWN FERRY ferry from the Long Wharf station near Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the ferry when travelling between Charlestown Navy Yard and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the ferry at the Long Wharf (South) stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • When is the first train from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Charlestown Navy Yard in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 12:40 AM.

  • How much is the total ferry, subway and bus fare from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Charlestown Navy Yard to Waltham, MA costs $7.80.