There are 4 ways to get from Chelmsford to Waltham by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 44m$6–15Drive 19.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Walthamcar 19.1 mi
33 min$4–5Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
3h 50m$6–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Walthamtaxi 19.1 mi
33 min$60–75
Chelmsford to Waltham by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Waltham is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Waltham is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford Center and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Waltham is 41 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $6 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Chelmsford to Waltham, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Chelmsford to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Waltham is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $6 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Holiday Inn Express to Waltham via Kennedy Center, Lowell, and North Station in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chelmsford Center to Moody St @ Carter St via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Boston, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 3h 50m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Carter St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Chelmsford to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Chelmsford to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Waltham is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Chelmsford to Waltham.
There are 1707+ hotels available in Waltham.