There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley to Kendall Square by bus, train, taxi, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
46 min$5–7Drive 13.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Kendall Squarecar 13.1 mi
24 min$3–4Train
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
51 min$6–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Kendall Squaretaxi 13.1 mi
24 min$40–55
Wellesley to Kendall Square by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Kendall Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Kendall Square is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs $40 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Kendall Square station. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Kendall/MIT via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 51 min.
The distance between Wellesley and Kendall Square is 16 miles. The road distance is 13.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Kendall Square without a car is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $8.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Wellesley to Kendall Square, including transfers.
Wellesley to Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Kendall Square is to bus which takes 46 min and costs $4 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $12 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?
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. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Wellesley Square to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 41 min.
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
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 Kendall Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Wellesley to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Kendall Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Wellesley to Kendall Square.
There are 1797+ hotels available in Kendall Square.