There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Wellesley by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Reading to Oak Grovetrain
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain
1h 57m$6–18Drive 22.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Wellesleycar 22.8 mi
33 min$5–6Line 137 bus, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway
- Take the bus from Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus
2h 24m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Reading to Wellesleytaxi 22.8 mi
33 min$70–90Line 137 bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain
2h 8m$7–15
Reading to Wellesley by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Wellesley is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Wellesley is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Wellesley Square via Oak Grove and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
The distance between Reading and Wellesley is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Wellesley without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 57m and costs $6 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Reading to Wellesley, including transfers.
Reading to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Wellesley is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Reading to Wellesley.
There are 1575+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Reading, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Reading 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 take a bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Back Bay, and Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station in around 2h 24m.
Train from Reading to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 21 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
Bus from Walkers Brook Dr @ New Crossing Rd to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Back Bay - Dartmouth St @ Back Bay Station 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
Bus from Main St @ Lowell St - Reading Sq to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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