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

From Back Bay to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End 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 53 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

53min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Oak Grove
    23 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

From Back Bay to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Malden Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

50min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 6
    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 Back Bay to Wakefield, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 12.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay 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 Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Wakefield, MA, Wakefield

Wakefield, MA is located at Wakefield, MA, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Nahant St.

Train stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Main St @ Nahant St
  • Main St @ North St
  • Main St Opp Charles St

Related Routes

From Back Bay to Wakefield, MA by subway and train

To get from Back Bay to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Malden Center station. Next, take the HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 50 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

50min$9.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1225 | Reading
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wakefield
    16 min
  • 6
    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 Back Bay to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    The alternative route takes 50 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 53 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Wakefield, MA?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston to Oak Grove station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Oak Grove station near Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and bus is about 53 min.

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

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Oak Grove station near Back Bay in Boston.

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

    Get off the subway at the Oak Grove stop, which is closest to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Wakefield, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Wakefield, MA costs $4.10.

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