What is the cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Boston, MA to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Boston, MA to Waltham is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Boston, MA and Waltham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston, MA and Waltham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hynes Convention Center and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Boston, MA to Waltham?

The distance between Boston, MA and Waltham is 7 miles. The road distance is 9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston, MA to Waltham without a car is to line 504 bus which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Boston, MA to Waltham?

The line 504 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon St takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Waltham bus from?

Boston, MA to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Boston, MA to Waltham train from?

Boston, MA to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Hynes Convention Center station.

Where does the Boston, MA to Waltham bus arrive?

Boston, MA to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Bacon St station.

Where does the Boston, MA to Waltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Boston, MA to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston, MA to Waltham is 9 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Boston, MA to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 964+ hotels available in Waltham.

Boston, MA to Waltham - 5 ways to travel via line 504 bus, tram, and line 1 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Boston, MA to Waltham by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 504 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
19 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Hynes Convention Center to Riversidetram D
40 min
$3
Line 1 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave @ Sidney Stbus 1
2. Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Main St @ Liberty Stbus 70
1h 6m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston, MA to Walthamtaxi 8.9 mi
13 min
$30–40
Drive 8.9 mi
1. Drive from Boston, MA to Walthamcar 8.9 mi
13 min
$2–3

Boston, MA to Waltham by foot and bus

274Weekly Services

19 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston, MA to Waltham.

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Hynes Convention Center to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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