There are 4 ways to get from Peabody to Waltham by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Salem to North Stationtrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
- Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 45m$4–11Line 450 bus, line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Highland Ave @ Proctor St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
2h 51m$3–9Drive 22.1 mi
- Drive from Peabody to Walthamcar 22.1 mi
39 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Peabody to Walthamtaxi 22.1 mi
39 min$70–85
Peabody to Waltham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Peabody to Waltham is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Peabody to Waltham is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Peabody to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ Proctor St and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Peabody to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Peabody and Waltham is 27 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.
The best way to get from Peabody to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Peabody to Waltham, including transfers.
Peabody to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Highland Ave @ Proctor St station.
Peabody to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Salem station.
The best way to get from Peabody to Waltham is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and line 505 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 51m.
What companies run services between Peabody, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Salem to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ Proctor St to Moody St @ Carter St via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 2h 51m.
Train from Salem to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
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 Highland Ave @ Proctor St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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More Questions & Answers
Peabody to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Peabody to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Peabody to Waltham is 22 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Peabody to Waltham.
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