There are 4 ways to get from Brown University to Wellesley by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 45m$10–559Drive 36.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brown University to Wellesleycar 36.6 mi
1h 2m$7–10Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 54m$9–17Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brown University to Wellesleytaxi 36.6 mi
1h 2m$110–140
Brown University to Wellesley by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brown University to Wellesley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Brown University to Wellesley is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Brown University to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Brown University to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Wellesley Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Brown University and Wellesley is 57 miles. The road distance is 36.8 miles.
The best way to get from Brown University to Wellesley without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $9 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Brown University to Wellesley, including transfers.
Brown University to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Brown University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Brown University to Wellesley is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs $9 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $8 - $17 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Brown University, RI, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Brown University to Wellesley Square via Providence and Back Bay in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brown University to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Providence, Boston, and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 54m.
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $110–140
Economy Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 944 6700
- Website
- economycabri.com
Access Taxi Cab RI
- Phone
- +1 401 677 8888
- Website
- joaccesstaxicabri.com
Airport Taxi RI
- Phone
- +1 401 737 2868
- Website
- visitrhodeisland.com
City Express Cab
- Phone
- +1 401 286 9277
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Brown University to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Brown University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brown University to Wellesley is 37 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Brown University to Wellesley.
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