There are 3 ways to get from Wellesley to Boston University by train, taxi, or car
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Wellesley to Boston University by train and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to Boston University is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to Boston University is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at Lansdowne. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
The distance between Wellesley and Boston University is 13 miles. The road distance is 12.2 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to Boston University without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Wellesley Square to Lansdowne takes 27 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Wellesley to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
Wellesley to Boston University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lansdowne station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to Boston University is 12 miles. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Wellesley to Boston University.
There are 1732+ hotels available in Boston University.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and Boston University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Wellesley Square to Lansdowne hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 27 min.
Train from Wellesley Square to Lansdowne
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
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