There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Boston to Waltham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Waltham is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Franklin St @ Sidney St and arriving at 691 Main St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
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.
The distance between Boston and Waltham is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from North Station to Waltham takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin St @ Sidney St station.
Boston to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Waltham is to train which takes 22 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 44 min.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Estimated price
- $35–45
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 691 Main St station.
Boston to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Waltham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Boston to Waltham.
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