There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Ridgefield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain New Haven
7h 5m$53–682Drive 158.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Ridgefieldcar 158.1 mi
2h 57m$29–42Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0240
8h 39m$32–68Line 505 bus, train, bus, line 15 bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hubbus Cl
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Ridgefield Librarybus 15
7h 19m
Waltham to Ridgefield by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Ridgefield is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Ridgefield is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Ridgefield. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Ridgefield Library via Boston, Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Ridgefield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Wilton via New Haven and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Waltham and Ridgefield is 211 miles. The road distance is 159 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Ridgefield without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Waltham to Ridgefield, including transfers.
Waltham to Ridgefield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Waltham to Ridgefield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Ridgefield is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 8h 39m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Ridgefield, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Ridgefield Library via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, Boston, New Haven, South Norwalk, Wilton, and Wilton Center in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stop once daily. Tickets cost $29–60 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- mta.info
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/metro-north-railroad
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Stamford Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- Phone
- +1 203-333-3031
- [email protected]
- Website
- gogbt.com
Bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://gogbt.com/
- Phone
- +1 (203) 852-0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- norwalktransit.com
Bus from Water St. at John St. to Burnell Blvd. at Norwalk Wheel Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://norwalktransit.com/
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- hartransit.com
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Ridgefield Library
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.hartransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.hartransit.com/schedules-maps
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Ridgefield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Stamford Bus Stop station.
Waltham to Ridgefield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at New Haven station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Ridgefield is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Waltham to Ridgefield.
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