There are 3 ways to get from Boston University to Wellesley by train, taxi, or car
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Boston University to Wellesley by foot and train
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The cheapest way to get from Boston University to Wellesley is to drive which costs $2 - $3 and takes 20 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston University to Wellesley is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lansdowne and arriving at Wellesley Square. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
The distance between Boston University and Wellesley is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston University to Wellesley without a car is to train which takes 39 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Lansdowne to Wellesley Square takes 28 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lansdowne station.
Boston University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wellesley Square station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston University to Wellesley is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Boston University to Wellesley.
There are 1570+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Boston University, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Lansdowne to Wellesley Square hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 28 min.
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
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