How to get from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA by bus and subway?

From Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA by bus and subway

To get from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 505 bus from Otis St @ Summer St station to Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE D subway and finally take the MBRS bus from Riverside Station station to Massbay Wellesley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 40 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and subway schedule from Downtown Crossing may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Wellesley, MA on the Moovit app.

100min$5.75
Walk to bus station
Bus - 505505
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Bus - MBRSMBRS
Walk to Wellesley, MA
Leaves from Otis St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 505505
    Wait for bus
    505
    Waltham (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave
    ID 65544
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Woodland
    0.62 mi • 13 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Riverside
    2 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Riverside Station
    ID Ne2
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - MBRSMBRS
    Wait for bus
    MBRS
    Massbay Wellesley
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massbay Wellesley
    ID W18
    15 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wellesley, MA
    Walk to
    Wellesley, MA
    1.23 mi • 25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA

The distance between Downtown Crossing and Wellesley, MA is approximately 15.51 mi, which can typically be travelled in 100 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wellesley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA?

    The fastest way takes 100 minutes, using Bus line 505, Subway line GREEN LINE D, Bus line MBRS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Downtown Crossing and Wellesley, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 40 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA?

    The 505 bus line goes from Otis St @ Summer St station near Downtown Crossing in Boston to Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line till Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave station near Wellesley, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between Downtown Crossing and Wellesley, MA by bus and subway is about 1 hr 40 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Downtown Crossing to get to Wellesley, MA?

    Get on the 505 bus from the Otis St @ Summer St stop near Downtown Crossing in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Downtown Crossing and Wellesley, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Washington St @ Commonwealth Ave stop, which is closest to Wellesley, MA.

  • When is the first train from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA?

    The first train from Downtown Crossing in Boston to Wellesley, MA in Wellesley is Framingham/Worcester. It leaves the South Station at 12:45 AM.

  • How much is the total bus and subway fare from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA?

    The ride from Downtown Crossing to Wellesley, MA costs $5.75.

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