How to get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway?

From Alewife to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife 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 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 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 @ Water St
    ID 9251
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

70min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Alewife to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Alewife and Wakefield, MA is approximately 17.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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.

Bus And Subway schedule from Alewife to Wakefield, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Alewife to Wakefield, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife) and destination (Wakefield, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and subway schedules.

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From Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 10 min. The ride fare is $9.40. The bus and subway schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

70min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    19 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 8
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    390 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA?

    The alternative route takes 70 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Wakefield, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Alewife in Cambridge to Broadway station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Broadway station near Wakefield, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Alewife and Wakefield, MA by subway and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Alewife in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Wakefield, MA?

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

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Alewife to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Wakefield, MA costs $4.10.

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