There are 4 ways to get from Roslindale to Wellesley by subway, train, bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 20m$4–10Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Roslindale to Wellesleycar 10.3 mi
21 min$2–3Line 51 bus, tram, bus
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoirbus 51
- Take the tram from Reservoir to Woodlandtram D
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross Stbus
2h 6m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Roslindale to Wellesleytaxi 10.3 mi
21 min$30–45
Roslindale to Wellesley by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Roslindale to Wellesley is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Roslindale to Wellesley is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Roslindale to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Wellesley Square via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Roslindale and Wellesley is 18 miles. The road distance is 10.4 miles.
The best way to get from Roslindale to Wellesley without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 20m and costs $4 - $11.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Roslindale to Wellesley, including transfers.
Roslindale to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Roslindale to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Roslindale to Wellesley is 10 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Roslindale to Wellesley.
There are 1576+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Roslindale, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Roslindale to Wellesley. However, you can take the subway to Back Bay, walk to Back Bay, then take the train to Wellesley Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Cross St via Reservoir, Reservoir, Woodland, and Woodland MBTA Train Station in around 2h 6m.
Subway from Forest Hills to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 10 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
Tram from Reservoir to Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Washington St opp Granfield Ave to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
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