There are 3 ways to get from Waltham to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
4h 45m$32–72Drive 100.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Back Baycar 100.4 mi
2h 1m$19–27Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
5h 32m$28–59
Waltham to Back Bay by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Back Bay is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Back Bay is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $18 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at UNE Campus Center via Boston, MA - South Station and Saco Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Back Bay station. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Waltham and Back Bay is 116 miles. The road distance is 101 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Waltham to Back Bay, including transfers.
Waltham to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Back Bay is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $30 - $75. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $27 - $60 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to UNE Campus Center via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland, ME, Portland, Saco Amtrak Station, and Saco Transportation Center in around 5h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- info@concordcoachlines.com
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Saco Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Back Bay is 101 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Waltham to Back Bay.
There are 527+ hotels available in Back Bay.