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How to get fromSouth Boston to Walthamby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Boston to Waltham by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from North Station to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    22 min
    $1–8

  2. Line 505 bus

    1. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash Stbus bus 505
    36 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Walthamtaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

  4. Drive 11.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Boston to Walthamcar car 11.4 mi
    18 min
    $3

  5. Line 47 bus, line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Brookline St @ Green Stbus bus 47
    2. Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main Stbus bus 70
    1h 42m
    $3–9

South Boston to Waltham by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10.1 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Waltham hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Moody St @ Ash St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 36 min.

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