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How to get fromCranston to Walthamby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Cranston to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    1h 44m
    $23–625
  2. Drive 49.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cranston to Walthamcar car 49.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $10–14
  3. Bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus bus 505
    2h 59m
    $29–41
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cranston to Walthamtaxi taxi 49.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $150–190
  5. Train, line 70 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Green St @ Pearl St to 691 Main Stbus bus 70
    2h 29m
    $26–628

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Providence to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $5–14 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Moody St @ Carter St via Providence, Boston, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 2h 59m.

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