There are 4 ways to get from Boston College to Wellesley College by tram, bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Woodlandtram D
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross Stbus Rt201
2h 1m$4Drive 8.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston College to Wellesley Collegecar 8.3 mi
14 min$2–3Tram, train
- Take the tram from Boston College to Blandford Streettram B
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 4m$4–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston College to Wellesley Collegetaxi 8.3 mi
14 min$28–35
Boston College to Wellesley College by foot, tram, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston College to Wellesley College is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston College to Wellesley College is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $28 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Boston College to Wellesley College. However, there are services departing from Boston College and arriving at Wellesley Square via Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
The distance between Boston College and Wellesley College is 12 miles. The road distance is 8.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston College to Wellesley College without a car is to tram and bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $5.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Boston College to Wellesley College, including transfers.
Boston College to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston College station.
Boston College to Wellesley College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Blandford Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston College to Wellesley College is 8 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Boston College to Wellesley College.
There are 475+ hotels available in Wellesley College.
What companies run services between Boston College, MA, USA and Wellesley College, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Boston College to Wellesley College. However, you can walk to Chestnut Hill, take the vehicle to Woodland, walk to Woodland MBTA Train Station, take the bus to Cross St, then walk to Wellesley College. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston College to Wellesley College via Boston College, Blandford Street, Lansdowne, and Wellesley Square in around 2h 4m.
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boston College to Blandford Street
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Lansdowne to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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