There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Waltham by bus, subway, train, car, or taxi
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Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway Red Line
2h 14m$23–34Train, line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kingston to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main Stbus 505
2h 56m$8–17Train
- Take the train from Kingston to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
2h 21m$11–22Drive 47.4 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Walthamcar 47.4 mi
1h 1m$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Plymouth to Walthamtaxi 47.4 mi
1h 1m$160–200Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Busesbus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
2h 46m$20–29
Plymouth to Waltham by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Waltham is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Waltham is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Kingston and arriving at Waltham via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Plymouth and Waltham is 53 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Waltham without a car is to bus and subway which takes 2h 14m and costs $22 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Plymouth to Waltham, including transfers.
Plymouth to Waltham bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. station.
Plymouth to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kingston station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Waltham is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $10 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 505 bus, which costs $19 - $30 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Kingston to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Moody St @ Carter St via Boston, South Station and Otis St @ Summer St in around 2h 46m.
Subway from South Station to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Kingston to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from Kingston to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–25
Bus from Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–25
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
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Elm St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $160–200
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More Questions & Answers
Plymouth to Waltham bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Plymouth to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Waltham is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Plymouth to Waltham.
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