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 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 56 min. The ride fare is $19.35. The bus and train schedule from Chelmsford Center may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

176min$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
    #328 | North Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    45 min
  • 7
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #413 | 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 and Waltham, MA is approximately 41.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 176 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Chelmsford Center to Waltham, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 176 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 2 hr 56 min.

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

    The 15 bus line goes from Kennedy Center station near Chelmsford Center in Boston to Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Chelmsford Center and Waltham, MA by bus and train is about 2 hr 56 min.

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

    Get on the 15 bus from the Kennedy Center 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 Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center station, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • 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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