How to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA by subway and train?

From Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA by subway and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA in Wellesley, take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to South Station station. Next, take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

72min$10.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Broadway
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    20 min
  • 4
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA by bus and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Boston Landing station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

89min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 6666
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St
    ID 2153
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Emery Rd
    ID 1195
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston Landing
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA

The distance between Cambridge (Ma) and Wellesley, MA is approximately 20.38 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA by subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wellesley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway And Train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cambridge (Ma)) and destination (Wellesley, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway and train, 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 subway and train schedules.

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From Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA by bus and train

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 78 bus from Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St station to Eliot St @ Bennett St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 66 bus and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Boston Landing station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The subway and train schedule from Cambridge (Ma) may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

89min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7878
Bus - 6666
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Concord Ave Opp Wheeler St
    ID 2153
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7878
    Wait for bus
    78
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Eliot St @ Bennett St
    ID 32549
    16 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6666
    Wait for bus
    66
    Nubian Via Allston
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cambridge St @ Emery Rd
    ID 1195
    14 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Boston Landing
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 7
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    640 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line 78, Bus line 66, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Cambridge (Ma) and Wellesley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till South Station station near Wellesley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Cambridge (Ma) and Wellesley, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Cambridge (Ma) to get to Wellesley, MA?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Cambridge (Ma) in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Cambridge (Ma) and Wellesley, MA?

    Get off the subway at the South Station station, which is closest to Wellesley, MA.

  • How much is the subway fare from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA?

    The ride from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA costs $10.40.

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