What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham to Charlestown?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Charlestown is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Charlestown?

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Charlestown is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Charlestown?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Charlestown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Waltham and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Waltham to Charlestown?

The distance between Waltham and Charlestown is 10 miles. The road distance is 9.8 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham to Charlestown without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham to Charlestown without a car is to train which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Waltham to Charlestown?

The train from Waltham to North Station takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Charlestown bus from?

Waltham to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Charlestown train from?

Waltham to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.

Train or bus from Waltham to Charlestown?

The best way to get from Waltham to Charlestown is to train which takes 27 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and line 93 bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 26m.

Where does the Waltham to Charlestown bus arrive?

Waltham to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.

Where does the Waltham to Charlestown train arrive?

Waltham to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Charlestown?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Charlestown is 10 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Waltham to Charlestown.

Where can I stay near Charlestown?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Charlestown.

Waltham to Charlestown - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 505 bus

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
27 min
$1–8
Line 505 bus, line 93 bus
1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
2. Take the bus from Devonshire St @ Milk St to Bunker Hill St @ Polk Stbus 93
1h 26m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Charlestowntaxi 9.7 mi
20 min
$30–40
Drive 9.7 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Charlestowncar 9.7 mi
20 min
$2–3

Waltham to Charlestown by train

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Distance: 9.9 mi
Duration: 27 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Waltham to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Federal St @ Franklin St and Devonshire St @ Milk St in around 1h 26m.

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