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How to get fromFairhaven to Walthamby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fairhaven to Waltham by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    3h 59m
    $16–28

  2. Drive  61.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fairhaven to Walthamcar car 61.8 mi
    1h 13m
    $12–17

  3. Bus, line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus bus Boston Commuter
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    4h 42m
    $16–24

  4. Bus, line 505 bus via Boston

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus bus Bz 0302
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    4h 43m
    $14–26

  5. Train, line 505 bus

    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus bus 505
    4h 46m
    $14–24

Fairhaven to Waltham by bus, train, and subway

Calendar74Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 71.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Fairhaven, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from New Bedford to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huttleston Ave and Green St to Elm St @ Main St via New Bedford, Boston South Buses, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 4h 42m.

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