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

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Boston, MA is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Boston, MA is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $28 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Boston, MA?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Boston, MA?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Hynes Convention Center. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Waltham to Boston, MA?

The distance between Waltham and Boston, MA is 7 miles. The road distance is 8.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waltham to Boston, MA without a car is to line 504 bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 504 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St takes 12 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Boston, MA bus from?

Waltham to Boston, MA bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St @ Bacon St station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Boston, MA train from?

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

Where does the Waltham to Boston, MA bus arrive?

Waltham to Boston, MA bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station.

Where does the Waltham to Boston, MA train arrive?

Waltham to Boston, MA train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Hynes Convention Center station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Boston, MA?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Boston, MA is 8 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Waltham to Boston, MA.

Where can I stay near Boston, MA?

There are 1596+ hotels available in Boston, MA.

Waltham to Boston, MA - 5 ways to travel via line 504 bus, tram, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Boston, MA by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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Line 504 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus 504
22 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Riverside to Hynes Convention Centertram D
40 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Boston, MAtaxi 8.3 mi
18 min
$28–35
Drive 8.3 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Boston, MAcar 8.3 mi
18 min
$2–3
Line 70 bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl Stbus 70
2. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St to Massachusetts Ave opp Christian Science Ctrbus 1
1h 3m
$2–4

Waltham to Boston, MA by bus and foot

186Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waltham to Boston, MA.

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Distance: 7.1 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Hynes Convention Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 36 min.

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