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 41m and costs $25 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Back Bay to Waltham, including transfers.

Train or bus from Back Bay to Waltham?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Waltham is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs $25 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 6h 22m.

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 1537+ hotels available in Waltham.

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

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

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
4h 41m
$26–62
Bus, line 505 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wells Transportation Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0265s
2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
6h 22m
$18–37
Drive 100.6 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay to Walthamcar 100.6 mi
2h 2m
$19–27

Back Bay to Waltham by bus and train (Amtrak)

46Weekly Services

4h 41mAverage Duration

$26Cheapest 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 41m

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 $23–55 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Elm St @ Main St via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Wells, Wells Transportation Center, Boston, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 6h 22m.

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