What is the cheapest way to get from Boston Common to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Boston Common to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston Common to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Boston Common to Waltham is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Boston Common and Waltham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Otis St @ Summer St and arriving at Moody St @ Ash St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston Common and Waltham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Waltham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Boston Common to Waltham?

The distance between Boston Common and Waltham is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.

How do I travel from Boston Common to Waltham without a car?

The best way to get from Boston Common to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $1 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Boston Common to Waltham?

The train from North Station to Waltham takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston Common to Waltham bus from?

Boston Common to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Otis St @ Summer St station.

Where do I catch the Boston Common to Waltham train from?

Boston Common to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.

Train or bus from Boston Common to Waltham?

The best way to get from Boston Common to Waltham is to train which takes 40 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Boston Common to Waltham bus arrive?

Boston Common to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Moody St @ Ash St station.

Where does the Boston Common to Waltham train arrive?

Boston Common to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.

Can I drive from Boston Common to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston Common to Waltham is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Boston Common to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 1495+ hotels available in Waltham.

Boston Common to Waltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 505 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Boston Common to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
40 min
$1–8
Line 505 bus
1. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash Stbus 505
44 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Walthamtaxi 10.3 mi
15 min
$30–45
Drive 10.3 mi
1. Drive from Boston Common to Walthamcar 10.3 mi
15 min
$2–3

Boston Common to Waltham by foot and train

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Distance: 11 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Boston Common, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 36 min.

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