There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Topsfield by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Haymarket Square to Center Park & Ridebus Boston Commuter
2h 32m$15–22Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Topsfieldcar 27.5 mi
42 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Topsfieldtaxi 27.5 mi
42 min$85–110Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Haymarket Square to Center Park & Ridebus Boston Commuter
2h 54m$14–19Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Riverside to Arlingtontram D
- Take the bus from St. James Ave to Center Park & Ridebus Boston Commuter
2h 55m$14–17
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Topsfield is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Topsfield is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Topsfield. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station and arriving at Center Park & Ride via Haymarket Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Waltham and Topsfield is 34 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Topsfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Waltham to Topsfield, including transfers.
Waltham to Topsfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station.
Waltham to Topsfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Topsfield is 28 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Waltham to Topsfield.
There are 268+ hotels available in Topsfield.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Topsfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Center Park & Ride via Federal St @ Franklin St and Haymarket Square in around 2h 54m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Waltham to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $2–8
Tram from Riverside to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800 874 3377
- info@coachco.com
- Website
- coachco.com
Bus from Haymarket Square to Center Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://coachco.com
Bus from St. James Ave to Center Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Website
- https://coachco.com
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Carter St opp Commuter Rail Station to Federal St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
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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