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

From South Station to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from 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 54 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

54min$4.10
Subway - 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
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    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 @ 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 South Station to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from South Station to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, 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 @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

56min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
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 @ 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 South Station to Wakefield, MA

The distance between South Station, Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 11.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 54 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 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.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station:

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

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Wakefield, MA, Wakefield

Wakefield, MA is located at Wakefield, MA, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is North Ave @ Church St.

Train stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • North Ave @ Church St
  • North Ave @ Chestnut St - Commuter Rail Station
  • Wakefield

Related Routes

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

To get from South Station to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, 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 @ Water St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

56min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
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 @ 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 South Station to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 54 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between 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 54 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and bus is about 54 min.

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

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

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

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

  • When is the first train from South Station to Wakefield, MA?

    The first train from South Station in Boston to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 2:00 AM.

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

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

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