There are 5 ways to get from Tufts University to Wellesley by subway, train, bus, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Davis to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 51m$4–11Subway, bus
cheapest- Take the subway from Davis to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 5m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tufts University to Wellesleytaxi 13.2 mi
27 min$40–55Drive 13.2 mi
- Drive from Tufts University to Wellesleycar 13.2 mi
27 min$3–4Tram, train
- Take the tram from Medford/Tufts to Copleytram E / ...
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h$4–10
Tufts University to Wellesley by foot, subway, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tufts University to Wellesley is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Tufts University to Wellesley is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct train from Tufts University to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Davis and arriving at Wellesley Square via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Tufts University and Wellesley is 21 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.
The best way to get from Tufts University to Wellesley without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 51m and costs $4 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Tufts University to Wellesley, including transfers.
Tufts University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Davis station.
Tufts University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tufts University to Wellesley is 13 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Tufts University to Wellesley.
There are 1589+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Tufts University, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Tufts University to Wellesley. However, you can walk to Davis, take the subway to South Station, walk to South Station, then take the train to Wellesley Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tufts University to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Davis, South Station, and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 5m.
Subway from Davis to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Subway from Davis to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Medford/Tufts to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 31 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 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
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