How to get from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

From Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 16 bus from 34 Central Square station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $19.35.

109min$19.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1616
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from 34 Central Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    34 Central Square
    ID 266
    170 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1616
    Wait for bus
    16
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    380 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train via 15, LOWELL and FITCHBURG

To get from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 15 bus from Chelmsford Center station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $19.35.

161min$19.35
Bus - 1515
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chelmsford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford Center
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA

The distance between Chelmsford Center, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 40.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA by bus 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 Chelmsford Center

Chelmsford Center is located at Chelmsford Center, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Billerica Rd & Chelmsford St.

Bus stations close to Chelmsford Center:

  • Billerica Rd & Chelmsford St
  • 34 Central Square
  • Billerica Rd & Wilson St

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is 691 Main St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • West Newton
  • Auburndale
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • 691 Main St
  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • Moody St @ Main St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train via 15, LOWELL and FITCHBURG

To get from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA in Waltham, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 15 bus from Chelmsford Center station to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the FITCHBURG train from North Station station to Waltham station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $19.35.

161min$19.35
Bus - 1515
Train - LOWELL
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chelmsford Center

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Chelmsford Center
  • 2
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    Kennedy Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lowell
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #5328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #5413 | Wachusett
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Waltham
    22 min
  • 9
    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 Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 16, Train line LOWELL, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line 15, Train line LOWELL, Train line FITCHBURG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA?

    The 16 bus line goes from 34 Central Square station near Chelmsford Center in Boston to Kennedy Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Kennedy Center station near Waltham, MA in Waltham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Chelmsford Center in Boston and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

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

    Get on the 16 bus from the 34 Central Square stop near Chelmsford Center in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kennedy Center station, which is closest to Waltham, MA in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA costs $19.35.

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