With a population of 60,632, Waltham is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Waltham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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When flying to Waltham, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waltham include Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Waltham departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 22m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waltham, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waltham to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 22m trip.
Another option to get to Waltham is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 181 miles from Waltham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waltham, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Waltham takes 115 miles and will cost you around $32. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 120 miles.
Renting a car in Waltham costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Waltham.
Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Waltham (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waltham, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.