There are 4 ways to get from Wellesley College to Boston 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
49 min$1–5Train
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
51 min$2–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Wellesley College to Bostontaxi 14.6 mi
28 min$45–60Drive 14.6 mi
- Drive from Wellesley College to Bostoncar 14.6 mi
28 min$3–4
Wellesley College to Boston by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley College to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley College to Boston is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $45 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave and arriving at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 station. 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 South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Wellesley College and Boston is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 49 min and costs $1 - $5.
The bus from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 takes 36 min including transfers and departs three times a day.
Wellesley College to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square - Central St opp Railroad Ave station.
Wellesley College to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
The best way to get from Wellesley College to Boston is to bus which takes 49 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $9 and takes 51 min.
What companies run services between Wellesley College, MA, USA and Boston, 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 40 min.
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 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 College to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Wellesley College to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley College to Boston is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Wellesley College to Boston.
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