There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Wellesley by subway, train, bus, tram, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
- Take the train from South Station to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
1h 36m$5–11Drive 11.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard University to Wellesleycar 11.8 mi
23 min$3–4Line 86 bus, tram, line 01 bus
- Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoirbus 86
- Take the tram from Reservoir to Woodlandtram D
- Take the bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross Stbus 01
2h 9m$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Harvard University to Wellesleytaxi 11.8 mi
23 min$35–50
Harvard University to Wellesley by foot, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Wellesley is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Wellesley is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Wellesley Square via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
The distance between Harvard University and Wellesley is 19 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Wellesley without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 36m and costs $5 - $12.
It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Harvard University to Wellesley, including transfers.
Harvard University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.
Harvard University to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Wellesley is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Harvard University to Wellesley.
There are 1464+ hotels available in Wellesley.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Harvard University to Wellesley. However, you can walk to Harvard, take the subway to South Station, walk to South Station, then take the train to Wellesley Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Harvard University to Cross St via Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island, Reservoir, Reservoir, Woodland, and Woodland MBTA Train Station in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
Tram from Reservoir to Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.mbta.com/schedules/subway
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Reservoir
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Phone
- +1 508-935-2222
- Website
- mwrta.com
Bus from Woodland MBTA Train Station to Cross St
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://mwrta.com
- Schedules at
- https://mwrta.com/routes/fixed-routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Estimated price
- $35–50
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
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