There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Somerset by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 52m$16–29Drive 47.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Somersetcar 47.9 mi
1h 15m$9–13Line 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 Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
4h 16m$19–46Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Somersettaxi 47.9 mi
1h 15m$150–180Line 505 bus, bus via Four Winds
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
4h 23m$19–46
Waltham to Somerset by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Somerset is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Somerset is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at N Main St Shopping Plaza via Boston South Station and SRTA Fall River Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Fall River Depot via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Waltham and Somerset is 72 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $16 - $29.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Waltham to Somerset, including transfers.
Waltham to Somerset bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Somerset train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Somerset is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $16 - $29. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $18 - $50 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Somerset, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to N Main St Shopping Plaza via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston South Station, Fall River, and SRTA Fall River Terminal in around 4h 16m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
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
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 Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Somerset bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to Somerset train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Somerset is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Waltham to Somerset.
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