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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the train from North Station to Manchestertrain train Newburyport/Rockport Line
    2h 24m
    $24–34

  2. Drive 33.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham to Essexcar car 33.5 mi
    52 min
    $7–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Essextaxi taxi 33.5 mi
    52 min
    $100–130

  4. Train, line 12 bus

    1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from North Station to Ipswichtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Commuter Rail Station - Ipswich to Main St Antiques - ESXbus bus 12
    3h 56m
    $7–15

Waltham to Essex by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration3h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from Waltham to Essex via North Station and Manchester in around 2h 24m.

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