There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 505 bus, bus
best- 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 / ...
2h 57m$14–44Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 14m$28–64Drive 81 mi
- Drive from Waltham to Springfieldcar 81 mi
1h 28m$15–22Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
3h 1m$16–30Train, bus
- Take the train from Waltham to Fitchburgtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 53m$19–37
Waltham to Springfield by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Waltham and Springfield is 104 miles. The road distance is 81.4 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Springfield without a car is to line 505 bus and bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $13 - $45.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Waltham to Springfield, including transfers.
Waltham to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Springfield is 81 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Waltham to Springfield.
There are 94+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Springfield Union Station via Lincoln St @ Essex St and Boston in around 2h 57m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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