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

From South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway

To get from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA 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 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wakefield, MA on the Moovit app.

55min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 137137
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 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
    30 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
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Wakefield, MA is approximately 11.93 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston 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 South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station Boston) 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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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station Boston and Wakefield, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

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

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston 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.

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Wakefield, MA by subway and bus is about 55 min.

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

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

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

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

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

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield is Haverhill. It leaves the North Station station at 1:55 AM.

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

    The ride from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA costs $2.40.

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