There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Waltham (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
26 min$1–8Line 70 bus
- Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Carter St opp Waltham Stationbus 70
41 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Waltham (Station)taxi 10.5 mi
17 min$35–45Drive 10.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Waltham (Station)car 10.5 mi
17 min$2–3
Boston to Waltham (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Waltham (Station) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Waltham (Station) is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Franklin St @ Sidney St and arriving at Carter St opp Waltham Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Waltham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Boston and Waltham (Station) is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Waltham (Station) without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $8.
The train from North Station to Waltham takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Waltham (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Franklin St @ Sidney St station.
Boston to Waltham (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Waltham (Station) is to train which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 70 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 41 min.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Waltham (Station), 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 Franklin St @ Sidney St to Carter St opp Waltham Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 41 min.
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Carter St opp Waltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Waltham (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Boston to Waltham (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Waltham (Station) is 11 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Boston to Waltham (Station).
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