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How to get fromWaltham to Cambridgeby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Cambridge by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    13 min
    $1–7
  2. Line 70 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Main St to River St @ Green Stbus bus 70
    37 min
    $1–5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Cambridgetaxi taxi 7.5 mi
    14 min
    $26–31
  4. Drive 7.5 mi

    1. Drive from Waltham to Cambridgecar car 7.5 mi
    14 min
    $2

Waltham to Cambridge by train

Calendar106Weekly Trains
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Waltham to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Main St to River St @ Green St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 37 min.

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