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

From Braintree to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Braintree to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 16 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

76min$4.10
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    28 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 Braintree to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 21 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

81min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    28 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 Braintree to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Braintree, Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 23.13 mi, which can typically be travelled in 76 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Braintree 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 Braintree

Braintree is located at Braintree, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Braintree.

Train stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

Bus stations close to Braintree:

  • Braintree
  • Washington St Opp Hobart Ave
  • Washington St @ Hobart Ave

Public transit stations close to Wakefield, MA, Wakefield

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

Train stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Pleasant St @ Wave Ave
  • Wakefield
  • North Ave @ Chestnut St - Commuter Rail Station

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From Braintree to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Braintree to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train line: take the RED LINE subway from Braintree 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 21 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

81min$9.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Braintree

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Braintree
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    28 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 Braintree to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 76 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 81 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

  • Is there a direct subway between Braintree 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 16 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Braintree in Braintree Town 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 Braintree to Wakefield, MA by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Braintree in Braintree Town and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and bus is about 1 hr 16 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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