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How to get fromBoston Common to Walthamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston Common to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    40 min
    $1–8

  2. Line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    55 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Walthamtaxi taxi 10.3 mi
    15 min
    $30–45

  4. Drive  10.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston Common to Walthamcar car 10.3 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 505 bus via Otis St @ Summer St

    1. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    56 min
    $1–5

Boston Common to Waltham by foot and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11 mi
  • Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Boston Common, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Elm St @ Main St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 44 min.

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