There are 6 ways to get from Waltham to Lincoln by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
1h 51m$26–38Drive 42.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Lincolncar 42.8 mi
55 min$8–12Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Providence Bus Terminalbus Boston Airport
2h 54m$33–71Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Lincolntaxi 42.8 mi
55 min$130–160Train, subway, taxi
- Take the train from Waltham to Portertrain
- Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway
- Take the train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain
- Take the taxi from Pawtucket/Central Falls to Lincolntaxi
2h 17m$28–45Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 28m$26–39
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Lincoln is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Lincoln is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Providence Bus Terminal via Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Lincoln. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Waltham and Lincoln is 51 miles. The road distance is 43 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Lincoln without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $25 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Waltham to Lincoln, including transfers.
Waltham to Lincoln bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Lincoln train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Lincoln is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs $25 - $40. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Lincoln, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Falls hourly. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 51 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston South Station, and Providence in around 2h 54m.
Train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–13
Train from Waltham to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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 Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
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
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $17–160
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Action Taxi Response
- Phone
- +1 401-680-0620
- Website
- actiontaxiresponse.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Lincoln bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to Lincoln train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Pawtucket/Central Falls station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Lincoln is 43 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Waltham to Lincoln.
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