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Waltham to Boston Common

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Waltham to Boston Common. The best route is Train, subway, a distance of 14.168 km.

  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
    $4–10

  2. Line 505 bus

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

  3. Taxi

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

  4. Drive 10.6 mi

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

  5. Line 505 bus via Federal St @ Franklin St

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus bus 505
    58 min
    $1–5

Waltham to Boston Common by train, subway, and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration33 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.8 mi
  • Duration: 33 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 43 min.

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