There are 5 ways to get from Marblehead to Waltham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 51m$19–29Drive 23.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Marblehead to Walthamcar 23.9 mi
39 min$4–6Line 442 bus, train
- Take the bus from Pleasant St @ Bessom St to Wonderlandbus 441 / ...
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 27m$6–15Line 442 bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Pleasant St @ Bessom St to Wonderlandbus 441 / ...
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
2h 59m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Marblehead to Walthamtaxi 23.9 mi
39 min$75–90
Marblehead to Waltham by bus, subway, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Marblehead to Waltham is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Marblehead to Waltham is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Marblehead to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Pleasant St @ Bessom St and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Marblehead to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Marblehead and Waltham is 31 miles. The road distance is 24 miles.
The best way to get from Marblehead to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $30.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Marblehead to Waltham, including transfers.
Marblehead to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Pleasant St @ Bessom St station.
Marblehead to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Marblehead to Waltham is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $19 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 442 bus and line 505 bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Marblehead, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Marblehead to Waltham via Salem and North Station in around 1h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pleasant St @ Bessom St to Elm St @ Main St via Wonderland, Wonderland, State, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 2h 59m.
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–2
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Pleasant St @ Bessom St to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Pleasant St @ Bessom St to Wonderland
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Marblehead to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wonderland station.
Marblehead to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Marblehead to Waltham is 24 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Marblehead to Waltham.
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