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How to get fromWaltham to Boston Commonby train, subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Boston Common by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway subway Red Line
    33 min
    $6–10

  2. Line 505 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    53 min
    $1–5

  3. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus bus 70
    51 min
    $5–7

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Boston Commontaxi taxi 10.6 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  5. Drive 10.6 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Boston Commoncar car 10.6 mi
    18 min
    $2–3

Waltham to Boston Common by train, subway, and foot

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 38 min.

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