There are 4 ways to get from Malden to Waltham by subway, train, taxi, car, or foot
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Malden Center to North Stationsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 20m$3–10Drive 10.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Malden to Walthamcar 10.7 mi
19 min$2–3Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malden to Walthamtaxi 10.7 mi
19 min$35–45Walk
- Take the walk from Malden to Walthamwalk 10.3 mi
3h 19m
Malden to Waltham by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malden to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from Malden to Waltham is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Malden to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Malden and Waltham is 15 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.
The best way to get from Malden to Waltham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 20m and costs $3 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Malden to Waltham, including transfers.
Malden to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Malden to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malden to Waltham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Malden to Waltham.
There are 1701+ hotels available in Waltham.
What companies run services between Malden, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Malden to Waltham. However, you can take the subway to North Station, walk to North Station, then take the train to Waltham. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Waltham.
Subway from Malden Center to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
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