How to get from Alewife to Wellesley, MA by subway and train?

From Alewife to Wellesley, MA by subway and train

To get from Alewife 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 8 min. The ride fare is $10.40. The subway and train schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

68min$10.40
Subway - RED LINE
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Alewife

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Alewife
  • 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 Alewife to Wellesley, MA by bus and train

To get from Alewife to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 83 bus from Rindge Ave @ Russell Field station to Western Ave @ Green St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Lansdowne station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The subway and train schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

94min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Bus - 4747
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Rindge Ave @ Russell Field

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rindge Ave @ Russell Field
    ID 2425
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Green St
    ID 2444
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Beacon St
    ID 1775
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lansdowne
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    20 min
  • 10
    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 Alewife to Wellesley, MA

The distance between Alewife and Wellesley, MA is approximately 20.3 mi, which can typically be travelled in 68 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Alewife 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 Alewife to Wellesley, MA

To check the subway and train schedule from Alewife to Wellesley, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Alewife) 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.

Related Routes

From Alewife to Wellesley, MA by bus and train

To get from Alewife to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 83 bus from Rindge Ave @ Russell Field station to Western Ave @ Green St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 47 bus and finally take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from Lansdowne station to Wellesley Hills station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $11.40. The subway and train schedule from Alewife may change. We recommend you check the updated subway and train schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

94min$11.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - 8383
Bus - 4747
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Rindge Ave @ Russell Field

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rindge Ave @ Russell Field
    ID 2425
    370 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8383
    Wait for bus
    83
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Ave @ Green St
    ID 2444
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Green St @ Magazine St
    ID 1123
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Dr @ Beacon St
    ID 1775
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lansdowne
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #525 | Worcester
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wellesley Hills
    20 min
  • 10
    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 Alewife to Wellesley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 68 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Alewife to Wellesley, MA?

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line 83, Bus line 47, Train line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER.

  • Is there a direct subway between Alewife 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 8 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Alewife to Wellesley, MA?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Alewife to Wellesley, MA by subway and train?

    The total travel time between Alewife and Wellesley, MA by subway and train is about 1 hr 8 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Alewife to get to Wellesley, MA?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Alewife and Wellesley, MA?

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

  • How much is the subway fare from Alewife to Wellesley, MA?

    The ride from Alewife to Wellesley, MA costs $10.40.

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