There are 3 ways to get from Waltham to Hamden by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
4h 17m$24–657Drive 121.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Hamdencar 121.4 mi
2h 14m$23–32Line 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 Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to Devine St @ Commuter Park & Ride Lotbus 950
5h 18m$24–54
Waltham to Hamden by bus, train, and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Hamden is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Hamden is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Hamden. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station and arriving at Devine St @ Commuter Park & Ride Lot via Boston and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
The distance between Waltham and Hamden is 171 miles. The road distance is 122.1 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Hamden without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $23 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Waltham to Hamden, including transfers.
Waltham to Hamden bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Hamden is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $23 - $700. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $23 - $55 and takes 5h 18m.
Waltham to Hamden bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Hamden is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Waltham to Hamden.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Hamden, CT, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Boston to New Haven every 3 hours. Tickets cost $21–260 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Devine St @ Commuter Park & Ride Lot via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Hartford, Union Station, and Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal in around 5h 18m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $21–260
- Business Class
- $75–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- 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
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- cttransit.com
Bus from Spruce St @ Union Station Bus Terminal to Devine St @ Commuter Park & Ride Lot
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.cttransit.com
- Book at
- https://buypasses.storesecured.com
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
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