There are 5 ways to get from Wellesley to Wakefield by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway, line 137 bus
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Oak Grovesubway
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main Stbus 137
1h 53m$7–16Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to Wakefieldcar 23.4 mi
33 min$4–6Bus, subway, line 137 bus
- Take the bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope Stbus
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Oak Grovesubway
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main Stbus 137
1h 54m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley to Wakefieldtaxi 23.4 mi
33 min$75–90Train, subway
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to Back Baytrain
- Take the subway from Back Bay to Malden Centersubway
- Take the train from Malden Center to Wakefieldtrain
1h 53m$7–18
Wellesley to Wakefield by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Wakefield is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 33 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Wakefield is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Wakefield via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Wellesley and Wakefield is 27 miles. The road distance is 23.6 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Wakefield without a car is to train and subway and line 137 bus which takes 1h 53m and costs $6 - $16.
It takes approximately 1h 53m to get from Wellesley to Wakefield, including transfers.
Wellesley to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
Wellesley to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Wakefield is 24 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Wellesley to Wakefield.
There are 1727+ hotels available in Wakefield.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Wakefield, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Wellesley to Wakefield. However, you can take the train to Back Bay, walk to Back Bay, take the subway to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove Busway, then take the line 137 bus to Salem St @ Main St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to Salem St @ Main St via Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St, Back Bay, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 1h 54m.
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
Subway from Back Bay to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Back Bay to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
Subway from Back Bay to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Wakefield
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St @ Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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