What is the cheapest way to get from Waltham to Wakefield?

The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Wakefield is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Waltham to Wakefield?

The fastest way to get from Waltham to Wakefield is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $45 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Waltham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Salem St @ Main St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Waltham and Wakefield?

No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Wakefield via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Waltham to Wakefield?

The distance between Waltham and Wakefield is 20 miles. The road distance is 14.8 miles.

How do I travel from Waltham to Wakefield without a car?

The best way to get from Waltham to Wakefield without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $2 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Waltham to Wakefield?

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Waltham to Wakefield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Wakefield bus from?

Waltham to Wakefield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.

Where do I catch the Waltham to Wakefield train from?

Waltham to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.

Train or bus from Waltham to Wakefield?

The best way to get from Waltham to Wakefield is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs $2 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and line 137 bus, which costs $5 - $13 and takes 2h 5m.

Where does the Waltham to Wakefield bus arrive?

Waltham to Wakefield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.

Where does the Waltham to Wakefield train arrive?

Waltham to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Waltham to Wakefield?

Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Wakefield is 15 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Waltham to Wakefield.

Where can I stay near Wakefield?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Wakefield.

Waltham to Wakefield - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 505 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Waltham to Wakefield by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the train from North Station to Wakefieldtrain Haverhill Line
1h 35m
$3–9
Line 505 bus, line 137 bus
1. Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
2. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main Stbus 137
2h 5m
$6–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waltham to Wakefieldtaxi 14.7 mi
24 min
$45–60
Drive 14.7 mi
1. Drive from Waltham to Wakefieldcar 14.7 mi
24 min
$3–4

Waltham to Wakefield by train

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Distance: 19.9 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Wakefield, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Waltham to Wakefield via North Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Salem St @ Main St via Federal St @ Franklin St, State, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 5m.

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