There are 4 ways to get from Rensselaer to Wellesley by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Stationbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from Worcester to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
5h 11m$25–58Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Framingham Amtraktrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 35m$47–108Drive 152.3 mi
- Drive from Rensselaer to Wellesleycar 152.3 mi
2h 48m$28–41Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Framinghambus Greyhound US0270s
5h 19m$25–45
Rensselaer to Wellesley by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rensselaer to Wellesley is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Rensselaer to Wellesley is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rensselaer to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Albany Bus Terminal, NY and arriving at Framingham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Rensselaer station to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Wellesley Square via Framingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Rensselaer and Wellesley is 164 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Wellesley without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 11m and costs $24 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Rensselaer to Wellesley, including transfers.
Rensselaer to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Albany Bus Terminal, NY station.
Rensselaer to Wellesley train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Rensselaer to Wellesley is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $50 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Rensselaer, NY, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Framingham Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $45–110 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Framingham once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Train from Worcester to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Albany Bus Terminal, NY to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $19–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Rensselaer to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Framingham station.
Rensselaer to Wellesley train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Framingham Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rensselaer to Wellesley is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Rensselaer to Wellesley.
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