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

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

To get from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one train 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 HAVERHILL train from Malden Center station to Wakefield station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

56min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    10 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
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 6
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 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

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA by subway and train via ORANGE LINE and HAVERHILL

To get from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 59 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

59min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 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 South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA

The distance between South Station Boston, Wakefield and Wakefield, MA, Wakefield is approximately 11.37 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA by subway and train, 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 Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Wakefield and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

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

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • 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 Main St @ Nahant St.

Train stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Reading

Bus stations close to Wakefield, MA:

  • Main St @ Nahant St
  • Pleasant St @ Wave Ave
  • Main St Opp Charles St

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA by subway and train via ORANGE LINE and HAVERHILL

To get from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing 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 59 min. The ride fare is $9.40.

59min$9.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Train - HAVERHILL
Walk to Wakefield, MA
Leaves from Downtown Crossing

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Malden Center
    15 min
  • 4
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #5225 | Haverhill
  • 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 South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    The alternative route takes 59 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Train line HAVERHILL.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 56 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 Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line till Alewife station near Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston in Boston and Wakefield, MA in Wakefield by subway and train is about 56 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 Alewife station, which is closest to Wakefield, MA in Wakefield.

  • 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 12:55 AM.

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

    The ride from South Station Boston to Wakefield, MA costs $9.40.

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