There are 5 ways to get from Wakefield to Wellesley by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Oak Grove to Back Baysubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 49m$6–17Drive 23.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to Wellesleycar 23.3 mi
33 min$4–6Line 137 bus, subway, bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Water St 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 19m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wakefield to Wellesleytaxi 23.3 mi
33 min$75–90Line 137 bus, subway, train
- Take the bus from North Ave @ Church St to Oak Grove Buswaybus 137
- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Back Baysubway
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain
1h 59m$7–15
Wakefield to Wellesley by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to Wellesley is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to Wellesley is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Wakefield and arriving at Wellesley Square via Oak Grove and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Wakefield and Wellesley is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to Wellesley without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 49m and costs $5 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Wakefield to Wellesley, including transfers.
Wakefield to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Oak Grove station.
Wakefield to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to Wellesley is 23 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Wakefield to Wellesley.
There are 1620+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Wakefield, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wakefield 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 Main St @ Water St 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 19m.
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
- 34 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
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Main St @ Water St to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 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 North Ave @ Church St to Oak Grove Busway
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Merrimack Taxi Co
- Phone
- +1 978-687-0911
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