What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elm St @ Main St and arriving at Franklin St @ Sidney St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waltham and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Waltham to Boston?

The distance between Waltham and Boston is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham to Boston without a car is to train which takes 29 min and costs $2 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Waltham to Boston?

The train from Waltham to North Station takes 29 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Boston bus from?

Waltham to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Elm St @ Main St station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Boston train from?

Waltham to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.

Train or bus from Waltham to Boston?

The best way to get from Waltham to Boston is to train which takes 29 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Waltham to Boston bus arrive?

Waltham to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Franklin St @ Sidney St station.

Where does the Waltham to Boston train arrive?

Waltham to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Boston is 10 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Waltham to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1559+ hotels available in Boston.

Waltham to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 70 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Waltham to Boston by train

106Weekly Trains

29 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waltham to Boston.

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Distance: 9.9 mi
Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Waltham to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Franklin St @ Sidney St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 43 min.

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