There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Taunton by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to East Tauntontrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 34m$12–24Drive 38.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Tauntoncar 38.3 mi
58 min$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Tauntontaxi 38.3 mi
58 min$130–160Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from South Station to East Tauntontrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 45m$10–18
Waltham to Taunton by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Taunton is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 58 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Taunton is to drive which takes 58 min and costs $7 - $11.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at East Taunton via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Waltham and Taunton is 54 miles. The road distance is 38.5 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Taunton without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs $12 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Waltham to Taunton, including transfers.
Waltham to Taunton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Waltham to Taunton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at East Taunton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Taunton is 39 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Waltham to Taunton.
There are 98+ hotels available in Taunton.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Taunton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to East Taunton hourly. Tickets cost $8–14 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Train from South Station to East Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from South Station to East Taunton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
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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