There are 6 ways to get from Waltham to Cranston by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, subway, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 10m$23–624Drive 49.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Cranstoncar 49.6 mi
1h 3m$10–14Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 48m$23–624Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Cranstontaxi 49.6 mi
1h 3m$150–190Subway, train
- Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
1h 40m$27–630Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
2h 57m$22–35
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Cranston is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Cranston is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs $9 - $14.
The distance between Waltham and Cranston is 54 miles. The road distance is 49.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Cranston without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $22 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Waltham to Cranston, including transfers.
The best way to get from Waltham to Cranston is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs $22 - $650. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 57m.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Cranston is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Waltham to Cranston.
There are 199+ hotels available in Cranston.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to Providence every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–210 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Cranston via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, and Providence in around 2h 57m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Subway from Porter to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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