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How to get fromWaltham to Springfieldby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Springfield by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2619
    3h 1m
    $18–31
  2. Drive  81 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waltham to Springfieldcar car 81 mi
    1h 28m
    $14–20
  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    4h 3m
    $54–95
  4. Line 505 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 505
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0240 / ...
    3h 4m
    $17–39
  5. Bus via Terminal A

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Springfieldbus bus Ppb 6727
    5h 11m
    $22–44

Waltham to Springfield by train, subway, and bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration3h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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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.

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