There are 7 ways to get from Waltham to Ashland by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 45m$6–14Drive 16.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Ashlandcar 16.6 mi
26 min$3–5Line 01 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Natick Mall - Wegmansbus 01
- Take the bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Banana Lot/Intermodal Centerbus 04N / ...
2h 30m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Ashlandtaxi 16.6 mi
26 min$50–65Line 57 bus, train
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ Blandford Stbus 57
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 6m$6–14Train via Porter
- Take the train from South Station to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 17m$8–21Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from South Station to Ashlandtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 28m$6–15
Waltham to Ashland by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Ashland is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Ashland is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Ashland. However, there are services departing from Woodland MBTA Train Station and arriving at Homer Ave and Main St via Natick Mall - Wegmans and Framingham MBTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Ashland. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Ashland via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Waltham and Ashland is 31 miles. The road distance is 16.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Ashland without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $5 - $15.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Waltham to Ashland, including transfers.
Waltham to Ashland bus services, operated by MetroWest, depart from Woodland MBTA Train Station.
Waltham to Ashland train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Ashland is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs $5 - $15. Alternatively, you can line 01 bus and bus, which costs $6 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Ashland, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Ashland hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Homer Ave and Main St via Natick Mall - Wegmans, Banana Lot/Intermodal Center, and Framingham MBTA Station in around 2h 30m.
Train from Back Bay to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from Lansdowne to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from South Station to Ashland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Natick Mall - Wegmans
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Banana Lot/Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Commonwealth Ave @ Blandford St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Ashland bus services, operated by MetroWest, arrive at Natick Mall - Wegmans station.
Waltham to Ashland train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashland station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Ashland is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Waltham to Ashland.
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