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How to get fromWellesley to Back Bayby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Back Bay by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    35 min
    $2–8
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope Stbus bus Worcester Line Shuttle
    36 min
    $1–5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Wellesley to Back Baytaxi taxi 12.5 mi
    23 min
    $40–50
  4. Drive  12.5 mi

    1. Drive from Wellesley to Back Baycar car 12.5 mi
    23 min
    $3–4

Wellesley to Back Bay by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration35 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Back Bay, 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.

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