There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Springfield by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
3h 1m$18–31Drive 81 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Springfieldcar 81 mi
1h 28m$14–20Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 3m$54–95Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
3h 4m$17–39Bus via Terminal A
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfieldbus Ppb 6727
5h 11m$22–44
Waltham to Springfield by train, subway, and bus (Flixbus)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Springfield Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Springfield via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Waltham and Springfield is 95 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $18 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Waltham to Springfield, including transfers.
Waltham to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cambridge station.
Waltham to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to bus which takes 3h 1m and costs $18 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $95 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $50–85 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Waltham to Springfield bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
Waltham to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Springfield is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Waltham to Springfield.
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