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

From Chinatown to Waltham, MA by subway and train

To get from Chinatown to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to North Station station. Next, take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

51min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Chinatown
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #409 | Wachusett
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chinatown to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Chinatown to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Stuart St @ Charles St S station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

42min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Charles St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Charles St S
    ID 9983
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chinatown to Waltham, MA

The distance between Chinatown and Waltham, MA is approximately 11.29 mi, which can typically be travelled in 51 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chinatown 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.

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From Chinatown to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Chinatown to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the 504 bus from Stuart St @ Charles St S station to Washington St @ Bacon St station. Next, take the 558 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 min. The ride fare is $8.50.

42min$8.50
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 558558
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Charles St S

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Charles St S
    ID 9983
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    14 min
  • 4
    Bus - 558558
    Wait for bus
    558
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Carter St Opp Commuter Rail Station
    ID 88333
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 51 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 42 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 558.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 51 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Chinatown to Waltham, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Chinatown in Boston to North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till North Station station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Chinatown and Waltham, MA by subway and train is about 51 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Chinatown in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the North Station station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • When is the first train from Chinatown to Waltham, MA?

    The first train from Chinatown in Boston to Waltham, MA in Waltham is Fitchburg. It leaves the North Station station at 1:40 AM.

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

    The ride from Chinatown to Waltham, MA costs $9.40.

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