There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
46 min$2–8Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
49 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station)taxi 13.1 mi
24 min$40–55Drive 13.1 mi
- Drive from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station)car 13.1 mi
24 min$3–4
Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) by foot and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.
The distance between Wellesley College and Back Bay (Station) is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 46 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 49 min.
What companies run services between Wellesley College, MA, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 36 min.
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station) is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Wellesley College to Back Bay (Station).
There are 1822+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).