There are 4 ways to get from Massachusetts to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
22 min$1–8Line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash Stbus 505
37 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Walthamtaxi 10.6 mi
16 min$35–45Drive 10.6 mi
- Drive from Boston to Walthamcar 10.6 mi
16 min$2–3
Massachusetts to Waltham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Waltham is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Waltham is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Otis St @ Summer St and arriving at Moody St @ Ash St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Waltham. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Massachusetts and Waltham is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.6 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $8.
The train from North Station to Waltham takes 22 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Massachusetts to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Otis St @ Summer St station.
Massachusetts to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Waltham is to train which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 37 min.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 37 min.
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
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 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
Massachusetts to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Moody St @ Ash St station.
Massachusetts to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Waltham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Waltham is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Massachusetts to Waltham.
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