There are 4 ways to get from Walpole to Kendall Square by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Walpole to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
58 min$7–12Drive 20 mi
cheapest- Drive from Walpole to Kendall Squarecar 20 mi
37 min$4–6Bus, line 39 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Dartmouth Stbus 39
1h 31m$10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Walpole to Kendall Squaretaxi 20 mi
37 min$60–80
Walpole to Kendall Square by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Walpole to Kendall Square is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Walpole to Kendall Square is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Walpole to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Stone St and arriving at Boylston St @ Dartmouth St via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Walpole to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Walpole and arriving at Kendall/MIT via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
The distance between Walpole and Kendall Square is 21 miles. The road distance is 20.1 miles.
The best way to get from Walpole to Kendall Square without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 58 min to get from Walpole to Kendall Square, including transfers.
Walpole to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Stone St station.
Walpole to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Walpole station.
The best way to get from Walpole to Kendall Square is to train which takes 58 min and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus and line 39 bus, which costs $9 - $16 and takes 1h 31m.
What companies run services between Walpole, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Walpole to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St @ Stone St to Kendall Square via Forest Hills and Boylston St @ Dartmouth St in around 1h 31m.
Train from Walpole to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Bus from Main St @ Stone St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $60–80
Brockton Cab Company
- Phone
- +1 508 587 4000
Yellow Cab - Brockton
- Phone
- +1 508 583 1234
Cowen's Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 508 580 8584
A & T Taxi
- Phone
- +1 781 344 4299
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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Booking & Getting There
Walpole to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Walpole to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Walpole to Kendall Square is 20 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Walpole to Kendall Square.
There are 1761+ hotels available in Kendall Square.





