There are 4 ways to get from Hamilton to Waltham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Hamilton/Wenham to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
2h 3m$16–25Drive 31.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Hamilton to Walthamcar 31.6 mi
49 min$6–9Line 450 bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Salem to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
3h 14m$35–49Taxi
- Take the taxi from Hamilton to Walthamtaxi 31.6 mi
49 min$100–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hamilton to Waltham is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Hamilton to Waltham is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Hamilton to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Hamilton to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Hamilton/Wenham and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Hamilton and Waltham is 36 miles. The road distance is 31.8 miles.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $16 - $26.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Hamilton to Waltham, including transfers.
Hamilton to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
Hamilton to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Hamilton/Wenham station.
The best way to get from Hamilton to Waltham is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $16 - $26. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and line 505 bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 14m.
What companies run services between Hamilton, Essex County, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Hamilton to Waltham via Hamilton/Wenham and North Station in around 2h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hamilton to Moody St @ Carter St via Salem, Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 3h 14m.
Train from Hamilton/Wenham to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Salem to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Hamilton to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Hamilton to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hamilton to Waltham is 32 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Hamilton to Waltham.
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