There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown to Walpole by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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 Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
2h 52m$59–97Drive 62.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Charlestown to Walpolecar 62.1 mi
1h 26m$12–17Train via Boston
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Back Bay to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 54m$58–98Train
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
3h 16m$58–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Charlestown to Walpole is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Charlestown to Walpole is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct train from Charlestown station to Walpole. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Walpole via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Charlestown and Walpole is 104 miles. The road distance is 62.5 miles.
The best way to get from Charlestown to Walpole without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 52m and costs $55 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Charlestown to Walpole, including transfers.
Charlestown to Walpole train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
Charlestown to Walpole train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Charlestown to Walpole is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Charlestown to Walpole.
There are 276+ hotels available in Walpole.
What companies run services between Charlestown, RI, USA and Walpole, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Charlestown to Walpole via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, and Back Bay in around 2h 54m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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