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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway?

From Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, 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 @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 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
    19 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 @ Water St
    ID 9251
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Oak Grove station. Next, take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

58min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    20 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 @ Water St
    ID 9251
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wakefield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Chinatown station to Oak Grove station. Next, take the 137 bus from Washington St @ Grove St station to Main St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 58 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

58min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Chinatown

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Chinatown
    660 yd • 8 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    20 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 @ Water St
    ID 9251
    19 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 57 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, MA?

    The alternative route takes 58 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston (South Station) and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 57 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and bus is about 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston (South Station) to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Wakefield, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

  • When is the last train from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA?

    The last train from Boston (South Station) in Boston to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield is the Haverhill line. It leaves the North Station station at 6:30 PM.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Wakefield, MA costs $4.10.

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