| Transportation
The Waltham West Suburban area is served by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, one of the nation’s most comprehensive mass transit systems. It lies between two major highways-Route 128/95, the inner loop, and Interstate 495, the outer loop, that encircles the region west of Boston. A number of east/west highways connect these and other western suburbs with Boston, its airport, and port facilities. Route 20, which crosses the state from east to west intersects with Route 128/95 in Waltham.
The region is also conveniently located close to the beaches of Cape Cod, Gloucester and the North Shore. In just one hour you can be at the Sagamore Bridge, gateway to Cape Cod. For the mountain lover, the peaks of the Kangamangus Highway in New Hampshire are just a two-hour drive north. Jump on the MassPike west and within one hour, you can enjoy the many splendors of the Berkshires.
Commuter Information
Driving in Massachusetts By Car
To Register a car, you must show proof of ownership, insurance certification, and have the car inspected within 7 days of registration. To obtain a driver’s license, you must pass a written examination, a vision screening, and take a driving exam, unless you have a valid license from another state. Safety belts for all and approved child restraints for children under 5 are required. www.massghsb.com
Drivers License/Auto Registration
Registry of Motor Vehicles, Boston
www.massrmv.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (617) 351-4500
For a Waltham West Suburban area map, contact:
Waltham West Suburban Chamber of Commerce
www.walthamchamber.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (781) 894-4700 x 120
For Massachusetts Turnpike information, contact:
Office of Commuter Services
www.massturnpike.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 877-MASSPIKE
For general Massachusetts Highway information contact:
Mass Highway Department
www.state.ma.us/mhd
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (617) 973-7500
For area commuter information and more contact:
128 Business Council
www.128bc.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (781) 890-0093
Public Transportation
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) provides mass transit services to Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Watertown, Newton, Lexington and Belmont. It also operates THE RIDE bus service for the elderly and disabled.
For Customer Service/Travel Information contact:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
www.mbta.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (617) 222-3200
MBTA Express Bus (20-30 minutes) to South Station & Financial District.
MBTA Commuter Rail (10-20 minutes) to Porter Square & North Station.
By Bus
128 Business Council
www.128bc.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (781) 890-0093
BOSTON TOURS
From Boston & Suburbs
www.bostontours.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (781) 899-1454
Greyhound Bus Lines
www.greyhound.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 229-9424
Trailways Transportation System
www.trailways.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) GO-RED-GO
By Air
The region is served by Logan International Airport in downtown Boston. One of the busiest airports in the world, Logan is connected with the Massachusetts Turnpike by a new harbor tunnel. The airport is accessible via Boston’s subway, express shuttle buses, and a water shuttle from downtown Boston.
www.massport.com/logan
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 23-LOGAN
By Water
The Port of Boston is one of the country’s oldest international ports and is a day closer to Europe than any other port on the East Coast. It has three public and 23 private terminals.
Boston Harbor Commuter Service
schedule & ticket information
www.bostonharborcruises.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (617) 227-4321
Massachusetts Port Authority
www.massport.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (617) 568-3100
By Rail
The Greater Boston area is serviced by Amtrak, which provides passenger service between Boston and New York City and Washington, D.C. There is also MBTA commuter rail service with a stop in Waltham at City Hall and Brandeis University.
MBTA Commuter Rail
North Station, Boston
www.mbta.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . (617) 222-3200
AMTRAK
www.amtrak.com
. . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-USA-RAIL |
