There are 4 ways to get from Braintree to Wakefield by subway, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Subway, line 137 bus
best- Take the subway from Braintree to Downtown Crossingsubway
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grovesubway
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main Stbus 137
1h 41m$3–7Drive 25.3 mi
- Drive from Braintree to Wakefieldcar 25.3 mi
34 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Braintree to Wakefieldtaxi 25.3 mi
34 min$90–110Subway, train
- Take the subway from Braintree to Downtown Crossingsubway
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Centersubway
- Take the train from Malden Center to Wakefieldtrain
1h 43m$3–9
Braintree to Wakefield by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Braintree to Wakefield is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Braintree to Wakefield is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct train from Braintree to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Braintree and arriving at Wakefield via Downtown Crossing and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
The distance between Braintree and Wakefield is 23 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.
The best way to get from Braintree to Wakefield without a car is to subway and line 137 bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $3 - $8.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Braintree to Wakefield, including transfers.
Braintree to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Braintree station.
Braintree to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Braintree to Wakefield is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Braintree to Wakefield.
There are 1410+ hotels available in Wakefield.
What companies run services between Braintree, MA, USA and Wakefield, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Braintree to Wakefield. However, you can take the subway to Downtown Crossing, take the subway to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove Busway, then take the line 137 bus to Salem St @ Main St. Alternatively, you can drive from Braintree to Wakefield in around 34 min.
Subway from Braintree to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Subway from Braintree to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $0
Train from Malden Center to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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