There are 3 ways to get from Waltham to Allston by bus, taxi, or car
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Waltham to Allston by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Allston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Allston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $20 - $25.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elm St @ Main St and arriving at Western Ave @ Mackin St. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.
The distance between Waltham and Allston is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Allston without a car is to line 70 bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 70 bus from Elm St @ Main St to Western Ave @ Mackin St takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Waltham to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Elm St @ Main St station.
Waltham to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Western Ave @ Mackin St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Allston is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Waltham to Allston.
There are 1774+ hotels available in Allston.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Allston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Western Ave @ Mackin St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 22 min.
Bus from Elm St @ Main St to Western Ave @ Mackin St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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