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 7 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.

67min$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
    Braintree
  • 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 subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 01 bus from Woodland Mbta Train Station station to Babson College (Knight Lot) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $3.90. 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.

116min$3.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 0101
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Woodland
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodland Mbta Train Station
    ID W5
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    Natick Mall - Wegmans
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Babson College (Knight Lot)
    ID W15
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    0.85 mi • 18 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 67 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 subway

To get from Cambridge (Ma) to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the RED LINE subway from Alewife station to Park Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the 01 bus from Woodland Mbta Train Station station to Babson College (Knight Lot) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min. The ride fare is $3.90. 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.

116min$3.90
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - 0101
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
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    17 min
  • 4
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Woodland
    46 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Woodland Mbta Train Station
    ID W5
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 0101
    Wait for bus
    01
    Natick Mall - Wegmans
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Babson College (Knight Lot)
    ID W15
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    0.85 mi • 18 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 67 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 116 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line 01.

  • 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 7 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 Braintree station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Braintree 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 7 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 Braintree 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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