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

From Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA by ferry, subway and train

To get from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one subway line and one train line: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE subway and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $34.35.

90min$34.35
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - BLUE LINE
Subway - BLUE LINE
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Aquarium
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - BLUE LINE
    Wait for subway
    BLUE LINE
    Bowdoin
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Bowdoin
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    670 yd • 9 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #417 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA by bus, ferry and train

To get from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $33.65.

90min$33.65
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Bus - 111111
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surface Rd @ Hanover St
    ID 8309
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Cooper St
    ID 2832
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #417 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA

The distance between Spectacle Island, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 15.88 mi, which can typically be travelled in 90 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA by ferry, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Spectacle Island

Spectacle Island is located at Spectacle Island, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Georges Island.

Ferry stations close to Spectacle Island:

  • Georges Island
  • Pier 10
  • Quincy

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Waltham.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Waltham
  • Auburndale
  • West Newton

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Main St @ Liberty St
  • Main St @ Daniels Ct
  • Lexington St @ School St

From Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA by bus, ferry and train

To get from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one ferry line, one bus line and one train line: take the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from Spectacle Island station to Long Wharf North station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $33.65.

90min$33.65
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Bus - 111111
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Spectacle Island

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from ferry station
    Start from ferry station
    Spectacle Island
  • 2
    Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    LONG WHARF FERRY
    Long Wharf North
  • 3
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Surface Rd @ Hanover St
    ID 8309
    650 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Woodlawn
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Cooper St
    ID 2832
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #417 | Wachusett
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 10
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 90 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Subway line BLUE LINE, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Bus line 111, Train line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct ferry between Spectacle Island and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one ferry line, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 30 min.

  • Which ferry line goes from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA?

    The LONG WHARF FERRY ferry line goes from Long Wharf North station near Spectacle Island in Boston to Long Wharf North station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Long Wharf North station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Spectacle Island in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by ferry, subway and train is about 1 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the ferry near Spectacle Island to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the LONG WHARF FERRY ferry from the Long Wharf North station near Spectacle Island in Boston.

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

    Get off the ferry at the Long Wharf North station, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA costs $34.35.