There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley 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
34 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
36 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station)taxi 12.3 mi
22 min$40–50Drive 12.3 mi
- Drive from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station)car 12.3 mi
22 min$3–4
Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) is to taxi which takes 22 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 Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.
The distance between Wellesley and Back Bay (Station) is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 34 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 36 min.
What companies run services between Wellesley, 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 34 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
- 34 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 to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Back Bay (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Wellesley to Back Bay (Station).
There are 1779+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).