There are 3 ways to get from Acton to Waltham by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acton to Waltham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Acton to Waltham is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Acton to Waltham. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Waltham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32 min.
The distance between Acton and Waltham is 18 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from Acton to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs $12 - $22.
It takes approximately 32 min to get from Acton to Waltham, including transfers.
Acton to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
Acton to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Waltham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Acton to Waltham.
There are 1425+ hotels available in Waltham.
What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Acton to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 27 min.
Train from South Acton to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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