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 17 min. The ride fare is $6.65.

77min$6.65
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 505505
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 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

From Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

94min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    40 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 21.25 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 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.

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From Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 70 bus from Green St @ Magazine St station to Elm St @ Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

94min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 7070
Walk to Waltham, MA
Leaves from Chelsea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chelsea
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Station
    31 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    10 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - 7070
    Wait for bus
    70
    Market Place Dr
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm St @ Main St
    ID 883321
    40 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 77 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line 505.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 70.

  • 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 17 min.

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

    The SL3 bus line goes from Chelsea 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 17 min.

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

    Get on the SL3 bus from the Chelsea 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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