How to get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus?

From Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA in Waltham, take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, take the 505 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.65. The bus schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

76min$6.65
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelsea
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    470 yd • 6 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
    32 min
  • 7
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus via 111, 92 and 505

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 111 bus from Third St @ Chestnut St station to N Washington St @ Medford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 92 bus and finally 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 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Bus - 9292
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Third St @ Chestnut St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third St @ Chestnut St
    ID 5607
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Devonshire St @ Milk St
    ID 6548
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    36 min
  • 9
    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 Chelsea to Waltham, MA

The distance between Chelsea and Waltham, MA is approximately 21.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Chelsea to Waltham, MA

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus via 111, 92 and 505

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 111 bus from Third St @ Chestnut St station to N Washington St @ Medford St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 92 bus and finally 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 1 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $7.65. The bus schedule from Chelsea may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

82min$7.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - 111111
Bus - 9292
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Third St @ Chestnut St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Third St @ Chestnut St
    ID 5607
    770 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    11 min
  • 4
    Bus - 9292
    Wait for bus
    92
    Downtown
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Devonshire St @ Milk St
    ID 6548
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Federal St @ Franklin St
    ID 6551
    250 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    36 min
  • 9
    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 Chelsea to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 111, Bus line 92, Bus line 505.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chelsea and Waltham, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 16 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelsea to Waltham, MA?

    The SL3 bus line goes from South Station station near Chelsea in Chelsea to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till South Station station near Waltham, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus?

    The total travel time between Chelsea and Waltham, MA by bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Chelsea to get to Waltham, MA?

    Get on the SL3 bus from the South Station stop near Chelsea in Chelsea.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Chelsea and Waltham, MA?

    Get off the bus at the South Station stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the bus fare from Chelsea to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from Chelsea to Waltham, MA costs $6.65.

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