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

From Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station to Forest Hills station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 137 bus from Malden Center station to Main St @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

108min$5.80
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    31 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
    29 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wakefield, MA
    Walk to
    Wakefield, MA
    300 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station to Forest Hills 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 33 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

93min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 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 Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Central Avenue and Wakefield, MA is approximately 21.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 108 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Central Avenue 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 Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Central Avenue) 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 Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA by bus, subway and train

To get from Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line: take the 21 bus from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station to Forest Hills 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 33 min. The ride fare is $11.10. The bus and subway schedule from Central Avenue may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

93min$11.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2121
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St
    ID 501
    0.67 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Forest Hills
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Hills
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Forest Hills
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    31 min
  • 7
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #229 | Haverhill
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 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 Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 108 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 21, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Central Avenue and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 48 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA?

    The 21 bus line goes from Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St station near Central Avenue in Milton to Forest Hills station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Forest Hills station near Wakefield, MA.

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

    The total travel time between Central Avenue and Wakefield, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Central Avenue to get to Wakefield, MA?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Gallivan Blvd @ Nevada St stop near Central Avenue in Milton.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Central Avenue and Wakefield, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Forest Hills stop, which is closest to Wakefield, MA.

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

    The ride from Central Avenue to Wakefield, MA costs $5.80.

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