There are 5 ways to get from Wellesley to Lawrence by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 42m$11–22Drive 35.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Lawrencecar 35.8 mi
50 min$7–10Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to Nesc Credit Unionbus 24
3h 16mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Lawrencetaxi 35.8 mi
50 min$110–140Tram, train
- Take the tram from Woodland to North Stationtram D
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
3h 14m$10–16
Wellesley to Lawrence by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Lawrence is to drive which costs $6 - $10 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Lawrence is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Wellesley to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at Nesc Credit Union via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between Wellesley and Lawrence is 42 miles. The road distance is 36 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $10 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Wellesley to Lawrence, including transfers.
Wellesley to Lawrence bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Lawrence is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs $10 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus, which costs and takes 3h 16m.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Wellesley Square to Lawrence via Back Bay, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Nesc Credit Union via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6, Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 3h 16m.
Train from Wellesley Square to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Tram from Woodland to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Wellesley to Lawrence bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Wellesley to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Lawrence is 36 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Wellesley to Lawrence.
There are 81+ hotels available in Lawrence.







