There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley College to Northeastern University by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
58 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
1h 9m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley College to Northeastern Universitytaxi 12.5 mi
23 min$40–50Drive 12.5 mi
- Drive from Wellesley College to Northeastern Universitycar 12.5 mi
23 min$3–4
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley College to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley College to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $40 - $50.
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 Lansdowne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Wellesley College and Northeastern University is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Northeastern University without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Wellesley Square to Lansdowne takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Wellesley College to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley College to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Northeastern University is to train which takes 58 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 9m.
What companies run services between Wellesley College, MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wellesley Square to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 27 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 Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 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 Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
Wellesley College to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley College to Northeastern University is 13 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Wellesley College to Northeastern University.
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