There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Atkinson by train (Amtrak), bus, car, taxi, or train
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Train via Boston
best- Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
2h 27m$60–86Drive 39.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Atkinsoncar 39.6 mi
55 min$7–10Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
2h 59m$68–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waltham to Atkinsontaxi 39.6 mi
55 min$240–300Train
- Take the train from Waltham to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from North Station to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
2h 51m$47–64
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Atkinson is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Atkinson is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Atkinson. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Salem, NH-exit 2 via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Waltham to Atkinson. However, there are services departing from Waltham and arriving at Haverhill Amtrak via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Waltham and Atkinson is 50 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Atkinson without a car is to train via Boston which takes 2h 27m and costs $60 - $90.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Waltham to Atkinson, including transfers.
Waltham to Atkinson bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Atkinson train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waltham station.
The best way to get from Waltham to Atkinson is to train via Boston which takes 2h 27m and costs $60 - $90. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 2h 59m.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Atkinson, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Waltham to Atkinson via North Station, Boston, and Haverhill Amtrak in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Atkinson via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston South Buses, and Salem, NH-exit 2 in around 2h 59m.
Train from Waltham to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from Waltham to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Train from North Station to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Haverhill Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–29
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
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Waltham to Atkinson bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Waltham to Atkinson train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Atkinson is 40 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Waltham to Atkinson.
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