There are 4 ways to get from Lawrence to Wellesley by train, subway, car, taxi, or tram
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain
2h 17m$9–20Drive 35.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lawrence to Wellesleycar 35.5 mi
49 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lawrence to Wellesleytaxi 35.5 mi
49 min$110–140Train, tram
- Take the train from Lawrence to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Woodlandtram D
3h 17m$10–16
Lawrence to Wellesley by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Wellesley is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Wellesley is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Wellesley Square via Oak Grove and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Lawrence and Wellesley is 42 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Wellesley without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 17m and costs $9 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Lawrence to Wellesley, including transfers.
Lawrence to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Lawrence to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Wellesley is 36 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Lawrence to Wellesley.
There are 1608+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Wellesley. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, take the subway to Back Bay, walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Wellesley Square. Alternatively, you can drive from Lawrence to Wellesley in around 49 min.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Lawrence to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from North Station to Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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