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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 56 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

56min$4.10
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
    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
    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 Boston to Wakefield, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 137

To get from South Station Boston 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 station
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
    510 yd • 7 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 Boston to Wakefield, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Wakefield, MA is approximately 11.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 56 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.

Related Routes

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

To get from South Station Boston 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 station
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
    510 yd • 7 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 Boston to Wakefield, MA?

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 137.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus 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 bus line till Alewife 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 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 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 $4.10.

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