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How to get fromCranston to Walthamby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 6 ways to get from Cranston to Waltham by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    1h 15m
    $25–625

  2. Drive 49.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cranston to Walthamcar car 49.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $10–14

  3. Train, line 70 bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main Stbus bus 70
    2h 51m
    $26–44

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cranston to Walthamtaxi taxi 49.7 mi
    1h 3m
    $150–190

  5. Train via Waltham

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2h 9m
    $28–631

  6. Bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0230
    2. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus bus 505
    2h 59m
    $24–39

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  • Distance: 53.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–28 and the journey takes 41 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cranston to Moody St @ Carter St via Providence, Boston, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 2h 59m.

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