There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Emerson College by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
47 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
47 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Emerson Collegetaxi 12.9 mi
24 min$40–55Drive 12.9 mi
- Drive from Wellesley to Emerson Collegecar 12.9 mi
24 min$3–4
Wellesley to Emerson College by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Emerson College is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Emerson College 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 34 min.
The distance between Wellesley and Emerson College is 14 miles. The road distance is 13 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Emerson College without a car is to train which takes 47 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Wellesley to Emerson College bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Emerson College train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Emerson College is to train which takes 47 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 47 min.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Emerson College, 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 Emerson College bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
Wellesley to Emerson College train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Emerson College is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Wellesley to Emerson College.
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