How to get from Boston-South Station to Wakefield by bus and subway?

From Boston-South Station to Wakefield by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Pitman Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 47 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

47min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Pitman Ave
    ID 9240
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield
    Walk to
    Wakefield
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston-South Station to Wakefield by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Oak Grove station. Next, take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Pitman Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Pitman Ave
    ID 9240
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wakefield
    Walk to
    Wakefield
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston-South Station to Wakefield

The distance between Boston-South Station, Boston and Wakefield, Boston is approximately 9.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 47 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston-South Station to Wakefield by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston-South Station

Boston-South Station is located at Boston-South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance.

Subway stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston

Ferry stations close to Boston-South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Wakefield, Boston

Wakefield is located at Wakefield, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Main St Opp Pitman Ave.

Train stations close to Wakefield:

  • Oak Grove

Bus stations close to Wakefield:

  • Main St Opp Pitman Ave
  • Main St @ Pitman Ave
  • Main St @ Grafton St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Boston-South Station to Wakefield by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Oak Grove station. Next, take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Pitman Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 49 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

49min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Grove St
    ID 5992
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 137137
    Wait for bus
    137
    Reading Depot
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Pitman Ave
    ID 9240
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wakefield
    Walk to
    Wakefield
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston-South Station to Wakefield?

    The fastest way takes 47 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston-South Station to Wakefield?

    The alternative route takes 49 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston-South Station and Wakefield in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 47 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Boston-South Station to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing station near Wakefield in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Wakefield in Boston by subway and bus is about 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston-South Station to get to Wakefield in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Boston-South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston-South Station and Wakefield in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Wakefield in Boston.

  • When is the last train from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston?

    The last train from Boston-South Station to Wakefield in Boston is the Haverhill line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:40 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Boston-South Station to Wakefield?

    The ride from Boston-South Station to Wakefield costs $4.10.

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