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

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Melrose is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Melrose is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Melrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Elm St @ Main St and arriving at Main St @ E Emerson St via Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, Sullivan Square and Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Melrose?

No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Melrose/Cedar Park via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Waltham to Melrose?

The distance between Waltham and Melrose is 17 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waltham to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $2 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Waltham to Melrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Melrose bus from?

Waltham to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Watertown Sq Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Melrose train from?

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

Train or bus from Waltham to Melrose?

The best way to get from Waltham to Melrose is to train which takes 1h 25m and costs $2 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 71 bus and line 109 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Waltham to Melrose bus arrive?

Waltham to Melrose bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.

Where does the Waltham to Melrose train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waltham to Melrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Melrose is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Waltham to Melrose.

Where can I stay near Melrose?

There are 1807+ hotels available in Melrose.

Waltham to Melrose - 4 ways to travel via train, line 71 bus, and line 109 bus

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

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1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Parktrain Haverhill Line
1h 25m
$3–9
Line 71 bus, line 109 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Watertown Sq Terminal to Harvardbus 71
2. Take the bus from Harvard to Sullivan Squarebus 109
3. Take the bus from Sullivan Square to Oak Grove Buswaybus
2h 8m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Melrosetaxi 12.3 mi
23 min
$40–50
Drive 12.3 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Melrosecar 12.3 mi
23 min
$3–4

Waltham to Melrose by train

106Weekly Trains

1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 16.8 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a train from Waltham to Melrose/Cedar Park via North Station in around 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm St @ Main St to Main St @ E Emerson St via Main St @ Cross St, Watertown Sq Terminal, Harvard, Sullivan Square, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 8m.

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