There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Beacon Hill 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 South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
36 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Beacon Hilltaxi 13.3 mi
25 min$40–55Drive 13.3 mi
- Drive from Wellesley to Beacon Hillcar 13.3 mi
25 min$3–4
Wellesley to Beacon Hill by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Beacon Hill is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Beacon Hill is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $40 - $55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 station. 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 Beacon Hill is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.4 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Beacon Hill 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 Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Beacon Hill 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 Beacon Hill, 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 South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 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 South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- 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 Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Wellesley to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Beacon Hill is 13 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Wellesley to Beacon Hill.
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