What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Waltham is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Waltham is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs $18 - $27.

How far is it from Back Bay to Waltham?

The distance between Back Bay and Waltham is 116 miles. The road distance is 101.2 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Waltham without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $28 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Waltham?

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Back Bay to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Waltham bus from?

Back Bay to Waltham bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Train or bus from Back Bay to Waltham?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Waltham is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs $28 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $29 - $60 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Back Bay to Waltham bus arrive?

Back Bay to Waltham bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Waltham is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Back Bay to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1328+ hotels available in Waltham.

Back Bay to Waltham - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 505 bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Waltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Waltham. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Deering Ave, Portland, ME and Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

There are 3 ways to get from Back Bay to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
4h 39m
$28–41
Drive 100.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Back Bay to Walthamcar 100.6 mi
2h 2m
$19–27
Bus, line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
6h 20m
$29–59

Back Bay to Waltham by bus and train (Amtrak)

46Weekly Services

4h 39mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Back Bay to Waltham.

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Distance: 115 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Moody St @ Carter St via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Deering Ave, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 6h 20m.

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