There are 6 ways to get from Waltham to Southborough by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Southboroughtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 56m$8–17Drive 18.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Southboroughcar 18.1 mi
26 min$4–5Line 01 bus, bus, line 07 bus
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Natick Mall - Wegmansbus 01
- Take the bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Banana Lot/Intermodal Centerbus 04N / ...
- Take the bus from Banana Lot/Intermodal Center to Downtown Southboroughbus 07 / ...
3h 9m$6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Southboroughtaxi 18.1 mi
26 min$55–70Train via Porter
- Take the train from South Station to Southboroughtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 28m$11–23Line 505 bus, train, line 07 bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from South Station to Framinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Banana Lot/Intermodal Center to Downtown Southboroughbus 07 / ...
3h 59m$8–16
Waltham to Southborough by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Southborough is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 26 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Southborough is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Southborough. However, there are services departing from Woodland MBTA Train Station and arriving at Downtown Southborough via Natick Mall - Wegmans and Banana Lot/Intermodal Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Southborough. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Southborough via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Waltham and Southborough is 38 miles. The road distance is 18.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Southborough without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $7 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Waltham to Southborough, including transfers.
Waltham to Southborough bus services, operated by MetroWest, depart from Woodland MBTA Train Station.
Waltham to Southborough train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Southborough is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs $7 - $18. Alternatively, you can line 01 bus and bus and line 07 bus, which costs $6 and takes 3h 9m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Southborough, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Southborough hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Downtown Southborough via Natick Mall - Wegmans and Banana Lot/Intermodal Center in around 3h 9m.
Train from Back Bay to Southborough
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from South Station to Southborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from South Station to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Natick Mall - Wegmans
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Natick Mall - Wegmans to Banana Lot/Intermodal Center
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Banana Lot/Intermodal Center to Downtown Southborough
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Banana Lot/Intermodal Center to Downtown Southborough
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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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More Questions & Answers
Waltham to Southborough bus services, operated by MetroWest, arrive at Natick Mall - Wegmans station.
Waltham to Southborough train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Southborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Southborough is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Waltham to Southborough.
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