There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Waltham by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, or train
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619
2h 53m$16–28Bus, line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270 / ...
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
3h 35m$12–33Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 54m$31–67Drive 81.6 mi
- Drive from Springfield to Walthamcar 81.6 mi
1h 30m$15–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Springfield Union Station to Fitchburg MAbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from Fitchburg to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
4h 51m$20–41
Springfield to Waltham by bus, subway, and train (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Springfield to Waltham is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Springfield to Waltham is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Springfield station to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Springfield Union Station and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Springfield to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Waltham via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Springfield and Waltham is 95 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.
The best way to get from Springfield to Waltham without a car is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $15 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Springfield to Waltham, including transfers.
Springfield to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Springfield Union Station.
Springfield to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Springfield to Waltham is to bus which takes 2h 53m and costs $15 - $29. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Springfield, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridge 6 times a week. Tickets cost $10–19 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Springfield to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $26–60 and the journey takes 2h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Fitchburg to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–13
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Cambridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $10–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Springfield Union Station to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $15–29
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Springfield to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Springfield to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Springfield to Waltham is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Springfield to Waltham.
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