What is the cheapest way to get from Reading to Waltham?

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Waltham is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Reading to Waltham?

The fastest way to get from Reading to Waltham is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Waltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq and arriving at Main St @ Liberty St via Sullivan Square and Franklin St @ Sidney St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Waltham?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Waltham via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Reading to Waltham?

The distance between Reading and Waltham is 23 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

How do I travel from Reading to Waltham without a car?

The best way to get from Reading to Waltham without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $3 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Reading to Waltham?

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Reading to Waltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Waltham bus from?

Reading to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Waltham train from?

Reading to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Waltham?

The best way to get from Reading to Waltham is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs $3 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 137 bus and line 70 bus, which costs $6 - $18 and takes 2h 17m.

Where does the Reading to Waltham bus arrive?

Reading to Waltham bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove Busway station.

Where does the Reading to Waltham train arrive?

Reading to Waltham train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Reading to Waltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Waltham is 15 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Reading to Waltham.

Where can I stay near Waltham?

There are 120+ hotels available in Waltham.

Reading to Waltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 137 bus, and line 70 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Reading to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 44m
$3–10
Line 137 bus, line 70 bus
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
2. Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to Main St @ Liberty Stbus 70
2h 17m
$7–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Reading to Walthamtaxi 14.9 mi
26 min
$45–60
Drive 14.9 mi
1. Drive from Reading to Walthamcar 14.9 mi
26 min
$3–4

Reading to Waltham by train

106Weekly Trains

1h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 22.4 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Reading to Waltham via North Station in around 1h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Main St @ Liberty St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Sullivan Square, Sullivan Square, Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr, and Franklin St @ Sidney St in around 2h 17m.

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