There are 6 ways to get from Watertown to Lawrence by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, subway, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Waverley to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 21m$5–13Line 504 bus, bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUBbus 24
3h 3m$7–14Drive 27.4 mi
- Drive from Watertown to Lawrencecar 27.4 mi
39 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Watertown to Lawrencetaxi 27.4 mi
39 min$85–110Subway, train
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 23m$9–17Line 57 bus, train
- Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Kenmorebus 57
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
3h 2m$10–18
Watertown to Lawrence by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watertown to Lawrence is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Watertown to Lawrence is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Watertown to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Watertown to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Waverley and arriving at Lawrence via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Watertown and Lawrence is 34 miles. The road distance is 27.6 miles.
The best way to get from Watertown to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $5 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Watertown to Lawrence, including transfers.
Watertown to Lawrence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard station.
Watertown to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
The best way to get from Watertown to Lawrence is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs $5 - $13. Alternatively, you can line 504 bus and bus and line 24 bus, which costs $6 - $15 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Watertown, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Waverley to Lawrence via North Station in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to NECC Common Street HUB via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 3h 3m.
Train from Waverley to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–6
Subway from Back Bay to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Kenmore
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Watertown to Lawrence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Watertown to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watertown to Lawrence is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Watertown to Lawrence.
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