There are 3 ways to get from New Haven to Waltham by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
3h$37–655Drive 127.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Haven to Walthamcar 127.4 mi
2h 19m$23–33Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
4h 51m$24–44
New Haven to Waltham by train and bus (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Haven to Waltham is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from New Haven to Waltham is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Haven to Waltham. However, there are services departing from New Haven Bus Stop and arriving at Elm St @ Main St via Hartford Union Station and Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from New Haven to Waltham. However, there are services departing from New Haven and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between New Haven and Waltham is 162 miles. The road distance is 128.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Haven to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $35 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h to get from New Haven to Waltham, including transfers.
New Haven to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from New Haven Bus Stop station.
New Haven to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from New Haven to Waltham is to train which takes 3h and costs $35 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $24 - $45 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between New Haven, CT, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from New Haven to Boston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Elm St @ Main St via Hartford Union Station, Boston, and Otis St @ Summer St in around 4h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Hartford Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Hartford Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
New Haven to Waltham bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Hartford Union Station.
New Haven to Waltham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Haven to Waltham is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from New Haven to Waltham.
There are 120+ hotels available in Waltham.