There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Hanover by subway, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, bus
best- Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
1h 53m$39–55Drive 34.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Hanovercar 34.2 mi
45 min$6–9Subway, train
- Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Abingtontrain Kingston Line
2h 19m$31–50Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Hanovertaxi 34.2 mi
45 min$100–130Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
2h 4m$37–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Hanover is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Hanover is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Hanover. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Abington via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Waltham and Hanover is 36 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Hanover without a car is to subway and bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Waltham to Hanover, including transfers.
Waltham to Hanover bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Hanover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Waltham to Hanover bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Hanover, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Hanover via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston South Buses, and Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 in around 2h 4m.
Subway from Porter to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Porter to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Abington
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $12–17
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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Booking & Getting There
Waltham to Hanover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Hanover is 34 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Waltham to Hanover.
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