There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston by subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from South Station to Alewifesubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Alewife Station to 75 Third Avebus Alewife Shuttle Route B
1h 46m$5–7Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Carter St opp Waltham Stationbus 505
1h 53m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Bostontaxi 12.6 mi
20 min$40–50Drive 12.6 mi
- Drive from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Bostoncar 12.6 mi
20 min$3–4
South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston. However, there are services departing from Chinatown Gate and arriving at Totten Pond Rd @ Third Ave via Carter St @ Waltham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between South Station and Best Western Plus Waltham Boston is 15 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 46m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston, including transfers.
South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chinatown Gate station.
South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston is 13 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from South Station to Best Western Plus Waltham Boston.
There are 1662+ hotels available in Best Western Plus Waltham Boston.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Best Western Plus Waltham Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Carter St opp Waltham Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 45 min.
Subway from South Station to Alewife
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 781-890-0093
- [email protected]
- Website
- 128 Business Council
Bus from Alewife Station to 75 Third Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- 128 Business Council
Bus from Chinatown Gate to Carter St opp Waltham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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