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

From Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, 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 14 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

74min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 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
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 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

Alternative route from Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and HAVERHILL

To get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

74min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    27 min
  • 9
    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, Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 17.11 mi, which can typically be travelled in 74 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wakefield – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Alewife

Alewife is located at Alewife, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Cambridge (Ma).

Subway stations close to Alewife:

  • Alewife
  • Davis Sq.
  • Medford/Tufts Station

Train stations close to Alewife:

  • Porter

Bus stations close to Alewife:

  • Cambridge (Ma)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Lafayette St
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Route 16

Public transit stations close to Wakefield, MA, Wakefield

Wakefield, MA is located at Wakefield, MA, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Salem St @ Pleasant St.

Train stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Salem St @ Pleasant St
  • Salem St @ Main St
  • Main St @ Water St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Alewife to Wakefield, MA by subway and train via RED LINE, GREEN LINE D and HAVERHILL

To get from Alewife to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the HAVERHILL train from North Station station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 14 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

74min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Union Square
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    North Station
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    27 min
  • 9
    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 74 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 74 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 14 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Alewife in Cambridge and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and train is about 1 hr 14 min.

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

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Ashmont 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 Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

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

    The ride from Alewife to Wakefield, MA costs $9.40.

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