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, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the SL3 bus from Chelsea station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $10.90.

88min$10.90
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
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 - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    14 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

100min$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
    9 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
    34 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, Waltham and Waltham, MA, Waltham is approximately 19.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 88 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.

Public transit stations close to Chelsea

Chelsea is located at Chelsea, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Everett Ave @ Maple St.

Subway stations close to Chelsea:

  • Airport
  • Wood Island
  • Wellington

Bus stations close to Chelsea:

  • Everett Ave @ Maple St
  • Everett Ave @ Vale St
  • Spruce St @ Everett Ave

Public transit stations close to Waltham, MA, Waltham

Waltham, MA is located at Waltham, MA, Waltham and the nearest public transit station is Common St Opp Middle St.

Train stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Newtonville
  • West Newton
  • Brandeis/Roberts

Bus stations close to Waltham, MA:

  • Common St Opp Middle St
  • School St @ Lexington St
  • Lexington St @ School St

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From Chelsea to Waltham, MA by bus and subway

To get from Chelsea to Waltham, MA in Waltham, 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 40 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

100min$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
    9 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
    34 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 88 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    The alternative route takes 100 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 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 28 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 in Waltham.

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

    The total travel time between Chelsea in Chelsea and Waltham, MA in Waltham by bus is about 1 hr 28 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 in Waltham.

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

    The ride from Chelsea to Waltham, MA costs $10.90.

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