There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Wakefield by train, taxi, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
- Take the taxi from Dover to Wakefieldtaxi
2h 9m$227–287Drive 93.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Wakefieldcar 93.7 mi
1h 54m$18–25Bus
- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipeebus Boston / ...
3h 28m$99–123Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
3h 18m$159–209
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Wakefield is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston station to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Boston - South Station and arriving at West Ossipee via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Dover via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
The distance between Boston and Wakefield is 98 miles. The road distance is 94.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Wakefield without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs $220 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Boston to Wakefield, including transfers.
Boston to Wakefield bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston - South Station.
Boston to Wakefield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Wakefield is to bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $95 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $210 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Wakefield, NH, USA?
Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipee twice daily. Tickets cost $29–40 and the journey takes 3h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Dover 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 1h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Wakefield bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at West Ossipee station.
Boston to Wakefield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dover station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Wakefield is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Boston to Wakefield.
There are 80+ hotels available in Wakefield.