There are 4 ways to get from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from North Quincy to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 30m$3–9Subway, line 505 bus
- Take the subway from North Quincy to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
1h 59m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from North Quincy (Station) to Walthamtaxi 15 mi
24 min$45–60Drive 15 mi
- Drive from North Quincy (Station) to Walthamcar 15 mi
24 min$3–4
North Quincy (Station) to Waltham by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham. However, there are services departing from North Quincy and arriving at Waltham via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between North Quincy (Station) and Waltham is 17 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.
The best way to get from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 30m and costs $3 - $10.
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham, including transfers.
North Quincy (Station) to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Quincy station.
North Quincy (Station) to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between North Quincy (Station) to Waltham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham.
There are 1425+ hotels available in Waltham.
What companies run services between North Quincy (Station), MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from North Quincy (Station) to Waltham. However, you can take the subway to Porter, walk to Porter, then take the train to Waltham. Alternatively, you can take a subway from North Quincy to Moody St @ Carter St via Downtown Crossing and Otis St @ Summer St in around 1h 59m.
Subway from North Quincy to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Waltham
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from North Quincy to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Carter St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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