There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Springfield by bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union StationFlixBus 2619
3h 2m$26–40Drive 81 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Springfield81 mi
1h 28m$15–22Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St505
- Take the train from Boston to SpringfieldLake Shore Limited
4h 14m$32–454Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St505
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union StationGreyhound US0240 / ...
3h 8m$21–54
Waltham to Springfield by train, subway, and bus (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Waltham and Springfield is 95 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Waltham to Springfield, including transfers.
Waltham to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station.
Waltham to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Springfield is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Waltham to Springfield.
There are 99+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $20–30 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–450
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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