There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to East Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
45 min$5–10Line 505 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from South Station to Airportbus Sl3
1h 2m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to East Bostontaxi 11.7 mi
23 min$35–50Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Waltham to East Bostoncar 11.7 mi
23 min$3–4
Waltham to East Boston by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to East Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to East Boston is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Airport via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Maverick via Bowdoin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Waltham and East Boston is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to East Boston without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Waltham to East Boston, including transfers.
Waltham to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
The best way to get from Waltham to East Boston is to train which takes 45 min and costs $4 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 2m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and East Boston, 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 Airport via Lincoln St @ Essex St and South Station in around 1h 2m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Waltham to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $1–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
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
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
Bus from South Station to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to East Boston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Waltham to East Boston.
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