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 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 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 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $34.35. The ferry, subway and train schedule from Spectacle Island may change. We recommend you check the updated ferry, subway and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

89min$34.35
Ferry - LONG WHARF FERRYLONG WHARF FERRY
Subway - ORANGE 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
    State Street
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Causeway St (East)
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 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 and Waltham, MA is approximately 15.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 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.

Ferry, Subway And Train schedule from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA

To check the ferry, subway and train schedule from Spectacle Island to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Spectacle Island) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available ferry, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each ferry, 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 ferry, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Ferry line LONG WHARF FERRY, Subway line ORANGE LINE, 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 29 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 State Street station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till State Street station near Waltham, MA.

  • 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 and Waltham, MA by ferry, subway and train is about 1 hr 29 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 State Street station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • 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.

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